Diabetes Complications

Many people associate tooth decay and periodontal disease with too much candy and not enough brushing and flossing. If only it were that simple. While it’s true that food and personal oral hygiene have a role in oral health, there are many other… Read More “Disease, Treatment, and Oral Health”

The news out of the United Kingdom in June 2003 was a call to action for people with diabetes and their physicians. Investigators in the Heart Protection Study had reported a year earlier that the drug simvastatin had lowered cholesterol levels in study… Read More “Lower Cholesterol to Lower Heart Risk”

Most people with diabetes aren’t fully aware of the dangers of diabetic nerve damage, or neuropathy, which include impotence, heart-rhythm abnormalities, and amputations. Neuropathy affects 90% of people who have had either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes for… Read More “Keeping on Top of Neuropathy”

For years you’ve visited the same dental office for your regular cleanings and the occasional cavity. You’ve had few complaints about your care, but recently you’ve moved. You know that finding a good dental team is important, so how do you begin the search? What do you look for in a dentist and dental hygienist? Read More “Choosing Dental Care”