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Are Diabetes And Periodontitis Linked?
Author : James Druman
Diabetes is such a serious disease that it touches almost everyone on the planet, either directly or indirectly.
There are two recognized forms of diabetes; Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes stems from the body's failure to produce sufficient insulin naturally. Insulin is an important hormone that affects the body's ability to metabolize food. It causes cells to soak up glucose from the blood and thus stops our bodies from using stored fat as energy.
Type 1 diabetes affects millions of people around the world and up to ten per cent of all Americans, and those who are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes have to take regular injections of insulin for the rest of their lives.
The most common form of diabetes is Type 2, and this is caused by a resistance to insulin. This is a medical condition whereby cells in the human body fail to utilise insulin properly.
Millions of people are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and there is a worrying trend that people are being diagnosed at a younger age than ever before, which presents a major problem for our nation. Managing Type 2 diabetes more often than not starts by sufferers having to closely watch their blood sugar levels.
Periodontitis is caused by an unbalanced diet as well as medical conditions such as diabetes. Periodontitis attacks the bone that anchors the teeth in place, and if left untreated it can lead to tooth loss.
This is considered a serious dental condition by professionals as the disease instructs the immune system to destroy the facial bone that cements the teeth position. If bacteria are not removed from the area surrounding an infected tooth, the body's immune system is agitated and gingivitis erupts.
If this condition deteriorates further it is sure to lead to the development of long-term periodontitis.
People who are diagnosed with either type of diabetes will also suffer from reduced activity of their immune system. This lowered activity results when the body's system for fighting infections - the immune system - turns on itself and destroys healthy insulin producing cells.
It is not clear why the immune system self-destructs in this manner, but many medical experts believe it could stem from genetics, environmental factors or viruses.
Most professional dentists are of the opinion that periodontitis begins with a build up of plaque on teeth. This forms on the teeth when starches and sugars contained in our food come into contact with bacteria found in the mouth.
Brushing teeth regularly is the best way to remove and prevent a build up of plaque. But plaque quickly returns, usually within a 24-hour window and so brushing teeth twice a day can help reduce plaque and also lessen the chances of developing periodontitis.
Through the successful management of diabetes and keeping blood sugar levels within a certain range, it is believed that sufferers of diabetes will reduce their chances of being diagnosed with periodontitis.
Furthermore, early studies have shown that a reduction in plaque will help alleviate the onset of periodontitis. This may be achieved by eating a well-balanced diet, remaining physically active and improving overall oral hygiene.
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Submitted : 2010-02-09 Word Count : 1 Popularity: 117 Times Viewed: 8
