Diabetes

Commissioning standard: Dental care for people with diabetes

| 13.13.2019

This guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Patient with type 2 diabetes (and their families and carers) Recommendations outlined: Individual care: Impact of periodontal treatment on diabetes management:…

How is diabetes a risk factor for periodontitis?

| 05.5.2025

If you have uncontrolled diabetes, you are at higher risk of developing periodontitis. Here is a breakdown of the key pathways that diabetes can cause which can impact your gum…

guidance - The Periodontitis-Diabetes Hub

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Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

Periodontitis is the 6th most prevalent condition globally

Periodontitis and diabetes are bidirectionally linked

Diabetic complications are increased if you have both diseases

Successful periodontal treatment can improve blood glucose control

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