Diabetes is one of the most common chronic conditions in Europe and is widely recognised to have a strong link with periodontitis. An estimated one in three people are living with undiagnosed diabetes, with over one million undiagnosed in the UK alone. If left untreated, diabetes can lead to long-term health complications and can be life-threatening.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham recognised this link and secured funding from Haleon and the support of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) to continue developing a care pathway for early case detection of type-2 diabetes and pre-diabetes in high-street dental practices.
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