Dentists Can Help to Identify People With Undiagnosed Diabetes
In a study to the Identification of unrecognized diabetes and pre-diabetes in a dental setting, published in the Journal of Dental Research, researchers at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine found that dental visits represented a chance to intervene in the diabetes epidemic by identifying individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes who are unaware of their condition.
Periodontal disease is an early complication of diabetes, and about 70 percent of U.S. adults see a dentist at least once a year. This said by Dr. Ira Lamster, dean of the College of Dental Medicine, and senior author on the study.
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Monday, Oct. 3rd 2011 8:26 AM at 8:26 am
My mom has diabetes and has to go to the dentist over four times a year just to keep a good eye on her gum care. She know people that have lost teeth because they are diabetic and does not want that to happen to her. I would advise any one with diabetes to make sure they are seeing a dentist at least twice a year and be willing to go more if necessary.