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Control Diabetes to Protect Your Teeth

Diabetes involving increase in blood sugar (glucose) levels gives rise to many serious health consequences. Consistently high blood glucose levels can lead to serious diseases affecting heart and blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves and teeth. In addition, people with diabetes also have a higher risk of developing infections. In almost all high-income countries, diabetes is a leading cause of cardiovascular disease, blindness, kidney failure and lower limb amputation. People with poorly controlled diabetes are at greater risk for developing dental problems. Too much glucose in blood from diabetes can cause pain, infection and other problems in the mouth. The areas affected by high blood sugar in mouth includes: 1 Teeth Gums Jaw Tissues such as tongue, roof and bottom of the mouth and inside of the cheeks

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