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Does periodontal disease cause type 2 diabetes?
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Dr Roland Chong
Dentist
Periodontal disease does not cause type 2 diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes makes management of existing periodontal disease difficult.
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Dr Michael Leong
Dentist
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Does periodontal disease cause Type 2 diabetes?
Periodontal disease does not cause Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes however can exacerbate periodontal disease. Type 2 diabetes is a metabolic disorder that is characterised by high blood glucose levels. It is caused by an insulin resistance or relative insulin deficiency. The symptoms are increased thirst, frequent urination and constant hunger.
Diabetes can exacerbate periodontal disease by- diabetes slows blood circulation, which can make the gum tissue more prone to infection.
- diabetes reduces the body's resistance to infection.
- high glucose levels in the blood can stimulate periodontal associated bacterial development.
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- diabetes slows blood circulation, which can make the gum tissue more prone to infection.
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Dr Kevin Jaffar
Dentist
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Bacterial infiltration into the blood stream due to periodontal disease can cause many ill health effects.Report this post
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Dr Jeremy Rourke
Dentist
There is a connection between periodontal disease and diabetes 2, but while diabetes can lead to periodontal disease it is NOT currently thought that periodontal disease causes diabetes. The common factor in both is too much sugar or simple carbohydrates.
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