Diabetes

 

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.