The rate of inflation formula shown is not to be confused with the purchasing power of goods relative to income. An example, albeit an extreme example, would be an individual who recently discovers that their income will increase to $1,000,000 from $20,000 per year--a 5,000% increase.
A common symptom of diabetes is sweet-smelling urine. People with untreated diabetes have high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels cause the sweet urine odor. See your doctor as soon as possible if your urine frequently smells sweet. Untreated diabetes is dangerous and can be life threatening.
Causes. Urine odor is related to the volume and concentration of a variety of substances excreted by the kidneys. Normally, urine that contains a lot of water has little to no odor. If your urine becomes highly concentrated â a high level of waste products with little water â urine odor may have a strong ammonia smell. Many foods and medications, such as asparagus or certain vitamins, can affect the odor of urine. Sometimes, unusual urine odor may indicate a medical condition or disease, such as: 1  Bladder infection. 2  Cystitis (bladder inflammation). 3  Dehydration. 4  Diabetic ketoacidosis (high levels of blood acids called ketones). 5  Gastrointestinal-bladder fistula (abnormal connection between the intestines and bladder).