Tag: gum disease

How Type 1 Diabetes Increases Your Risk for Gum Disease

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Type 1 diabetes doesn’t just affect your blood sugar—it also impacts your oral health, especially your gums. Research shows a strong connection between diabetes and gum issues. Let’s explore how this chronic condition can make you more vulnerable to periodontal disease and what you can do about it. Blood Sugar and Bacteria: A Dangerous Mix… Read more »

Do You Know These Diabetics?

November is Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is a serious condition in which the body does not produce insulin, and insulin breaks down sugar. The disease comes in many forms. Type 1 is usually diagnosed during childhood. Type 2 is often diagnosed later in life and is the result of the body not producing enough insulin… Read more »