Understanding the links

Diabetes and gum disease are closely linked, potentially worsening each other. Ignoring dental care in diabetes management raises health risks and costs. Fortunately, new dental technology can help diagnose and treat illnesses faster, benefiting patients and society. Diabetes and gum disease emerge as two prevailing global health challenges demanding urgent attention. With approximately half of the world’s population grappling with gum inflammation, diabetes presents itself as a significant and mounting concern, affecting nearly half a billion people worldwide.

Diabetes impacts individual health and wellbeing but also imposes a considerable economic strain on societies. So, where does the close connection between the two illnesses stem from, and how can knowledge of the existing correlation help scientists provide future breakthroughs in diagnosing and treating both conditions?