Diabetes

Diabetes as a risk factor for periodontitis

| 24.24.2024

Individuals with uncontrolled diabetes are widely recognised to have an increased risk of periodontitis. There are several biological mechanisms which may increase this risk. Effect of diabetes on the oral…

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What is diabetes?

| 13.13.2025

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic medical condition that can affect the entire body and occurs when there is a partial or complete failure to maintain blood sugar (glucose) levels within…

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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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