Subjective smell- and taste loss in diabetes-A questionnaire-based study on 47 011 individuals with diabetes and matched controls.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Taste and smell disorders are more common in individuals with diabetes, particularly among those with low insulin sensitivity or central obesity. These disorders may affect glycaemic control by altering dietary habits. This study aimed to investigate self-reported taste and smell dysfunction in individuals with diabetes and explore associations with clinical and behavioural factors.

Methods

We examined self-reported taste and smell disorders in 47,011 individuals with or without diabetes using data from the Health in Central Denmark (HICD) cohort. In total, eight questions on subjective smell and taste function were included in the questionnaire.

Results

Participants with type 2 diabetes reported significantly more qualitative and quantitative chemosensory

SUBMITTER: Fjaeldstad AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12634025 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature