Feb 28, 2008

What We’re Reading: Diabetes and Oral Health

Web Team

A recent post on the Side by Side blog of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) has us thinking about diabetes and oral health. The post discusses how the teeth and mouth, like the feet, are often-overlooked sites of preventable diabetes complications.

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Oct 11, 2007

Drilling for Blood Glucose

Eric Lagergren

This week, I’m taking a break from writing about my transition to the insulin pump so that I can discuss going to the dentist. Why? Because as someone relatively new to living with diabetes, I was confronted yesterday afternoon with yet another life-with-diabetes moment.

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Sep 04, 2007

Nutrition and Dental Health

Amy Campbell

Having just undergone a root canal this past week, and also having read DiabetesSelfManagement.com’s recent Article of the Week on diabetes and oral health, teeth have been on my mind. When people think about a healthy mouth, what usually comes to mind is brushing and flossing and going to the dentist for regular cleanings and checkups. All of that is important, of course. But what sometimes gets overlooked is how our food intake and nutrition status affect the health of our teeth and gums.

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Aug 07, 2007

Article of the Week: Disease, Treatment, and Oral Health

Tara Dairman

This article addresses oral health problems that can be related to medical conditions (including diabetes) or drugs a person might take to treat certain conditions. Dental hygienist Shirley Gutkowski explains how to manage dry mouth, yeast infections, gum disorders, and other problems, and also discusses how depression can affect oral health.

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And remember that articles on a wide variety of diabetes topics are always available in our magazine archives section!

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Jun 12, 2007

Article of the Week: Choosing Dental Care

Tara Dairman

If, like many people, you find yourself constantly putting off a visit to the dentist, check out this guide. It tells you how to look for a dentist and dental hygienist, what to expect at a dental checkup, how to deal with "dental anxiety," and what mouth and dental problems are more common in people with diabetes.

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And remember that articles on a wide variety of diabetes topics are always available in our magazine archives section!

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Nov 16, 2006

What We're Reading: Diabetes and Gum Disease

Tara Dairman

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