The Diabetes Side Effect You’ve Never Heard Of
An analysis of national data of people aged 50 years and more has some interesting findings. People suffering from diabetes are at greater risk of tooth loss.
Key takeaways:
- People suffering from both type 1 and type 2 diabetes had on average ten missing teeth.
- Diabetics were also at high risk of total loss of teeth.
- High blood sugar levels disrupt the delivery of nutrients and removal of waste from gum tissue leading to periodontitis and eventually tooth loss.
- While those who have poorly controlled diabetes are most likely to experience tooth decay, even well-managed diabetics are more likely to suffer from periodontal disease.
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