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Dentists Can Diagnose Undetected Diabetes

In a study, Identification of unrecognized diabetes and pre-diabetes in a dental setting, published in the July 2011 issue of 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. The study sought to develop and evaluate an identification protocol for high blood sugar levels in dental patients.

Periodontal disease is an early complication of diabetes, and about 70 percent of adults see a dentist at least once a year. Oral healthcare settings have not been evaluated before, nor have the contributions of oral findings ever been tested.

For this study, researchers recruited approximately 600 individuals visiting a dental clinic who had never been told they have diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Approximately 530 patients with at least one additional self-reported diabetes risk factor (family history of diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or overweight/obesity) received a periodontal examination and a fingerstick, point-of-care hemoglobin A1c test. In order for the investigators to assess and compare the performance of several potential identification protocols, patients returned for a fasting plasma glucose test, which indicates whether an individual has diabetes or pre-diabetes.

Researchers found that, in this at-risk dental population, a simple logical step by step procedure composed of only two dental parameters (number of missing teeth and percentage of deep periodontal pockets) was effective in identifying patients with unrecognized pre-diabetes or diabetes. The addition of the point-of-care A1c test was of significant value, further improving the performance of this protocol.

Early recognition of diabetes has been the focus of efforts from medical and public health colleagues for years, as early treatment of affected individuals can limit the development of many serious complications. Relatively simple lifestyle changes in pre-diabetic individuals can prevent progression to frank diabetes, so identifying this group of individuals is very important.

The findings of this study provide a simple approach that can be easily used in all dental-care settings so who knows a visit to the dentist in the future may be able to detect more than merely disease of the teeth and gums.

Dr. Reena Gupta
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[MistyRodriguez]

Thanks for this post !!What precausion should I take to avoid Dentists Diabetes?

[harry lloyd]

Originally Posted by MistyRodriguez

Thanks for this post !!What precausion should I take to avoid Dentists Diabetes?

It is so simple and easy that if you brush your teeth twice in a day and avoid carbonated drinks in high quantity. Moreover, visit any dentist after every 1 or 2 months just for check up so that your dental condition could justify. I know some good dentists in Diamond Bar who are providing free consultancy services. If you want then I can recommend you.

[daveferrell]

Originally Posted by harry lloyd

It is so simple and easy that if you brush your teeth twice in a day and avoid carbonated drinks in high quantity. Moreover, visit any dentist after every 1 or 2 months just for check up so that your dental condition could justify. I know some good dentists in Diamond Bar who are providing free consultancy services. If you want then I can recommend you.

I would really appreciate if you can recommend me some good dentist.

[harry lloyd]

Originally Posted by daveferrell

I would really appreciate if you can recommend me some good dentist.

I know many dentists in California but my favorite one is Dr.Gurz who is working for several years in dentistry field and having almost 100% result in this field. If you want then I can set an appointment for you. If you want to contact directly then "gurzdental.com" is the website where you can get free consultancy services and may directly talk to Dr.Gurz. it will be my pleasure if I could do something for you and other dental patients for their benefit.

[Enjamin Garcia]

People suffering from diabetes are increasing day by day. This is due to hectic lifestyle and dependence of people on junk food. People should avoid regular intake of fast food items to avoid diseases like diabetes.

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[harry lloyd]

Originally Posted by Enjamin Garcia

People suffering from diabetes are increasing day by day. This is due to hectic lifestyle and dependence of people on junk food. People should avoid regular intake of fast food items to avoid diseases like diabetes.

Junk food is one of the main reason for this disease. It`s true that people from all over the world are suffering from diabetes. If you want then I know some doctors who can better help you out to get rid from this.

[MistyRodriguez]

Which are the things present in Junk food or fast food that are harmful or dangerous, that is responsible for dental diabetes and what are the symptoms for that. Every day blood comes out of my gum, Is this the symptoms of diabetes? Can anyone tell about this.