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Diabetic people are more likely to develop periodontal disease than those without diabetes.

This is probably due to diabetics’ increased susceptibility to infections. Those who don’t have their diabetes
under control are at more of a risk.

Studies have also shown that periodontal disease can further elevate blood sugar levels making it even
more difficult for diabetic to control their blood sugar.
This increases the risk of serious diabetic complications.

Diabetics should therefore be treated to eliminate periodontal disease and be attentive towards maintaining
their periodontal health.


The graph shows the relationship between periodontal
disease and diabetes.  Periodontal tissue loss is a measure
of the severity of periodontal disease. Diabetics suffer more
severe periodontal disease than non-diabetics of a similar
age.