Diabetes

How does periodontitis affect diabetes?

| 05.5.2025

A growing body of research suggests that periodontitis (irreversible gum disease) may contribute to the development of new cases of type 2 diabetes and possibly gestational diabetes (a type of…

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Treating periodontitis improves blood glucose control

| 24.24.2024

A bidirectional relationship, or two-way link, means that two conditions influence each other in both directions. For example, with diabetes and periodontitis, as one condition worsens, it negatively impacts the…

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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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