Treatment for Gum Disease Could Help Disease

Thu, 13 May 2010
Dental treatment for the the reduction of inflammation can reduce blood sugar in those with diabetes .

New research has discovered that treating serious gum disease in diabetics can assist in lowering their blood sugar levels .

Edinburgh University scientists have uncovered that decreasing gum inflammation in those with diabetes can minimise the complications related to the condition.

Scientists think that when bacteria infect the mouth causing inflammation the chemical changes lower insulin effectiveness and increase blood sugar levels.

Therefore, treatment for inflammation reduction can help reduce blood sugar.

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