Approximately 285 million people
worldwide have diabetes. With that
phenomenal number in mind, it’s
really important to know that studies
suggest that avoiding or managing
periodontal disease may help reduce
your risk of developing diabetes. This is
because gum disease sets off the body’s
inflammatory response which can affect
insulin sensitivity and lead to unhealthy
blood sugar levels. In addition, studies
show that the relationship goes two
ways: not only does gum disease put
you at risk for diabetes, diabetes puts
you at risk for gum disease!
If you have diabetes, it’s very
important that you monitor and manage
your oral health – at home and with the
regular help of your dental team.
The research is in – a good dental
health regimen, paired with regular
checkups, can truly go a long way to
ensuring your good health!
