10 Causes of Geographic Tongue
Cause #2: Diabetes
Diabetes is a group of metabolic disorders where there is high blood sugar for an extended duration. Patients with diabetes often experience polydipsia, polyuria, frequent urination, increased hunger, and more. It has been associated with increased risks of stroke, heart disease, foot ulcers, weight loss, kidney disease, and damage to the eyes.
Diabetes can be generally divided into type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Management of diabetes includes having a healthy diet, regular exercise routine, avoiding tobacco use, medications, insulin, and weight loss. Diabetes has been proposed to be a possible cause of geographic tongue.
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