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Are people with diabetes at higher risk for gum disease?

April 26, 2017Diabetes gum disease people risk

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Are people with diabetes at higher risk for gum disease?

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Yes. People with diabetes are at a higher risk for gum disease and other dental problems. Diabetes may weaken your mouth and body’s germ-fighting powers and high blood glucose levels can make gum disease worse. At the same time, gum disease may make blood glucose levels harder to control.