Diabetes

How does treating periodontitis improve blood glucose control?

| 05.5.2025

Did you know that periodontitis (irreversible gum disease) and diabetes affect each other in both directions? This is called a bidirectional relationship. When diabetes is poorly controlled, it can lead…

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Effects of periodontitis on diabetes

| 24.24.2024

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

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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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