A dry mouth means you don’t have enough saliva. In the case of dry mouth and diabetes, saliva is a serious issue, as it may well mean that you are not keeping your blood sugar under control. Saliva is very important, as it helps to control the amount of bacteria in your mouth. It also neutralizes acids, gets rid of dead skin cells in the mouth, and helps you to chew, swallow, and digest your food. It also enables you to speak, and in general, makes you more comfortable. Most often, it is your medications that cause that dry mouth. Diabetes-related drugs (for high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, diuretics and muscle relaxants) can cause dehydration and hence, dry mouth and diabetes is the result. Other reasons for dry mouth and diabetes is because high blood sugar levels will mean a lower level in the tissues; that flow of fluid …