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Posted 11/20/2015 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
A stupid question....has anyone else had a severe change in their tastebuds? I rarely do sugar products
but I finally broke down and had a cinnamon donut and it tasted like kerosene. That was about a month
ago. A few days ago I had a couple of Oreos at my sons house with my grandson and they were horrible.
Even most breads taste sugary lately. Any ideas?? I also noticed my sense of smell has amplified to the
point if my husband washes his hands in one end of the house I can smell the soap in the living room.
Posted 11/20/2015 1:33 PM (GMT 0)
Your body is smart. Could be it is telling you to leave the sugar alone.
Posted 11/20/2015 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
I think there are different possible reasons for this: other medications (even eye drops), sinus problems, smoking (if you smoke), dental problems. If it continues I think you should mention it to your doctor but at the same time I don't think eating bread and Oreos is good for your blood sugar. I understand that a person would want to have a treat once in awhile but if you're doing this several times a week, then your blood sugar must be high, too!
Posted 11/20/2015 11:26 PM (GMT 0)
I don't OD on sugar as I don't really like it but once in a blue moon I will have either a donut or a couple of Oreos
which is about every few months. I don't drink soda and have only plain water, coffee or tea, don't like anything on my food such as gravies, sauces or any kind of condiments. I'm now buying rye bread from a store bakery or a plain Italian bread as there's less stuff in them. I've never smoked, drank or done drugs...just a plain Jane person.
I'm just wondering if there is a change in what things taste like after a couple of years on something like the glyburide I take. I react funny to meds and wasn't sure if this was another side effect that's not listed.
Posted 12/28/2015 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Nana Monster. I am type 2, dx about 6 years ago. I was mostly good about what I eat and am keeping my sugars in a good range. I am extremely taste sensitive to sugar in my savoury food. I find it repulsive. My family say I'm much more sensitive than I used to be.

Saying that I have no problem with the taste of sugar in chocolate or cakes. I know they are out of bounds but I find them irresistable lately. A bit confusing I know. Regards Neenaa.
Posted 12/28/2015 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Neena as I was beginning to think I was going looney. If I do chocolate which is rare I only do
dark chocolate. Had Ice Cream at Christmas (not much) and it tasted tinny afterwards. I take glyburide
and green coffee bean but have had a serious issue with fluctuating numbers since a spine block in March
in which my number hit 565 and has gone as low as 86 and now about 175ish. I'm on 3 a day but don't
know if I should change it to 1 1/2 pills twice a day instead of 3 times...anyone had any luck with this??
I've reacted to every other med they've given me and don't want to do injections as they're pretty deadly.
Does water intake help with your numbers?? I'm doing 2 bottles a day and a lot of tea but wasn't sure
if I should change it up some. Thanks for your help...........Nana
Posted 12/28/2015 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
Nana, I've found as I've grown older that my tastes have changed a lot. There are things I never liked that I now do, while other things such as mushrooms now taste bad to me. I also have gotten very picky about salty food. Canned soups are now so salty I can't eat them sometimes.

I just attribute it to aging.
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