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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
This guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Adults with type 2 diabetes (and…
Read moreThis guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Patient with type 2 diabetes (and…
Read moreWhy does this matter? Periodontitis is gum disease that damages the tissues supporting the teeth.…
Read moreBackground + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to…
Read moreWhy does this matter? Researchers are investigating whether dental care is associated with wider healthcare…
Read moreBackground + Aims Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes are linked through a bidirectional relationship: diabetes…
Read moreBackground + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent chronic condition, often undiagnosed, and associated…
Read moreWhy does this matter? Raised blood glucose sometimes goes unrecognised. This study explored whether dental…
Read moreWhy does this matter? People with diabetes may worry that gum treatment will be less…
Read moreThis guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Adults with type 2 diabetes (and their families and carers) Recommendations outlined: Individual care: Diabetes care…
Read moreThis guideline is for: Healthcare professionals Commissioners and providers Patient with type 2 diabetes (and their families and carers) Recommendations outlined: Individual care: Impact of…
Read moreWhy does this matter? Periodontitis is gum disease that damages the tissues supporting the teeth. This review asked whether treating it also helps people with…
Read moreBackground + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic condition where the body fails to produce or effectively use insulin, resulting in elevated blood glucose.…
Read moreWhy does this matter? Researchers are investigating whether dental care is associated with wider healthcare use in people with diabetes. This study examined costs and…
Read moreBackground + Aims Periodontitis and type 2 diabetes are linked through a bidirectional relationship: diabetes increases the risk and severity of periodontitis, while periodontal inflammation…
Read moreBackground + Aims Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a prevalent chronic condition, often undiagnosed, and associated with significant morbidity. Periodontitis is a chronic gum disease linked…
Read moreWhy does this matter? Raised blood glucose sometimes goes unrecognised. This study explored whether dental teams could identify people who should receive further medical assessment…
Read moreWhy does this matter? People with diabetes may worry that gum treatment will be less effective for them. This analysis compared responses to a combined…
Read moreConnor, 31 years old, London
When Connor was referred for specialised periodontal care, he had no idea that the sudden deterioration of his gum health…...
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