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Diabetes and Dental Care

The UAE’s National Diabetes and Lifestyle Survey found that diabetes was prevalent in more than 19 percent of the country’s population – a staggering statistic<br><br>

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Diabetes and Dental Care

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  1. Diabetes and Dental Care Source - http://www.aacsh.com/blog/diabetes-and-dental-care-guide-to-healthy-mouth-2.html

  2. The UAE’s National Diabetes and Lifestyle Survey found that diabetes was prevalent in more than 19 percent of the country’s population – a staggering statistic Diabetes and dental care

  3. Diabetes can harm your eyes, nerves, kidneys, heart and other important systems in the body.  Diabetes and dental care

  4. Research has proven that people with diabetes are prone to deterioration of their oral health if they do not receive proper dental care Diabetes and dental care

  5. Good blood glucose control is key to controlling and preventing mouth problems • People with poor blood glucose control get gum disease more often and more severely than people whose diabetes is well controlled Diabetes and dental care

  6. To lower high blood sugar you must: • Take your diabetes-related medications as prescribed • Eat healthy food • Exercise regularly • Test your blood sugar levels frequently CoNTROL YOUR BLOOD SUGAR LEVEL

  7. Smoking increases the risk of serious diabetes complications, including gum disease. Don’t Smoke

  8. Brush your teeth twice a day and floss correctly daily CLEAN YOUR DENTAL APPLIANCES

  9. Tell your dentist that you have diabetes and what medicines you take. Work with your Dentist

  10. Report any signs and symptoms, such as bleeding or swollen gums, dry mouth, loose teeth or mouth pain.

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