Diabetes and Gum Disease

Many people have heard that there is a possible connection between gum disease and diabetes. The body's ability to work with sugar, as one study suggested, improved when periodontal disease was treated.

One theory is that when there is a chronic inflammatory response, such as what exists with gum disease, that the insulin receptors on the cell membranes tend to diminish. This is though to happen because of the elevated amount of inflammatory chemicals that show up in the blood when there is an infection.

So, is it possible that clearing up any gingivitis may be helpful in your fight to control blood glucose levels? Many dental professionals believe this is true. In fact, there has been speculation that gum disease seems to be linked somehow to many diseases that, on the surface, appear to be unrelated.

When you use common sense, it doesn't seem so far fetched. Don't horse buyers check the health of a horse's mouth before they buy him? The wisdom is there in our culture, but in our modern world, we are so busy that we often forget to put two and two together.

Let us hope that awareness of the devastating effects of periodontal disease can become more common place. It does seem like a shame to think that something could be prevented through more awareness of what dental disease can actually do. The problems it seems to potentially cause or at least seem to be related to are numerous. Next: Read on to see what you can do to stop or prevent periodontal disease in your life and the lives of your family members as well!

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David Snape is the author of the book: What You Should Know about Gum Disease. ISBN: 978-0981485508 - Available online at most book retailer sites. It can also be ordered by most book stores.

Disclaimer: This article is for information and entertainment purposes only. It does not intend to render advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have or think you might have gum disease or any other health problem, visit your periodontist or physician for advice, diagnosis and treatment. The USFDA has not evaluated statements about products in this article.