We aim to keep our patients up to date with information regarding not only their dental health but also there overall health and as we have previously written there is all too often a link between the two.The global statistics regarding diabetes make for sobering reading: - Every 10 seconds a person dies from diabetes-related causes- Every 10 seconds two people develop diabetes- Diabetes affects 246 million people worldwide and is expected to affect some 380 million by 2025- Each year another 7 million people develop diabetes- Each year, 3.8 million deaths are linked directly to diabetes-related causes including cardiovascular disease made worse by diabetes-related lipid disorders and hypertension
One of the most frightening things is that there are many people who have no idea they have the condition, putting their long-term health at risk through blissful ignorance.The link between systemic conditions such as diabetes and oral health has been getting stronger in recent years; with a growing body of evidence to highlight how diabetes, if poorly controlled, can affect the perio status of a patient.Dental practices are seeing more and more patients trying to manage their perio (gum) condition and diabetes at the same time. The team here at Absolute are keen to work with our patients, to assist them in every way we can and give advice on diet, brushing techniques and home management.
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Written by Emma
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