Diabetes Can be Detected Levels of Oral Conditions

VIVAlife - Instability pancreatic hormone insulin produced a trigger diabetes. This condition is also triggered by the consumption of foods with high sugar content.


Effect of diabetes were not only high levels of sugar in the blood, but some other serious illnesses who are ready to follow. Ie, optic nerve damage, and reduced resistance to infection that inhibits the healing process.

People with diabetes are also potentially susceptible to interference, healthy teeth and gums. This is because the body is not able to fight the bacteria that eventually lead to infection and cavities. These oral problems associated with diabetes:

tooth decay

Bacteria in the mouth can directly interact with the starches and sugars found in foods to form dental plaque. For people with diabetes, glucose levels rise will further worsen tooth decay.

gum disorders

Our bodies possess immunity to fight the bacteria that cause plaque, which in turn would lead to gum disease and decay. However, diabetes can reduce your immunity. The body will be difficult to fight the bacteria, causing inflammation of the gums.

dry mouth

Symptoms of diabetes usually detected when you are experiencing dry mouth, due to the reduced production of saliva glands. This condition can cause pain, mouth sores, infections and tooth decay.

fungal Infections

High sugar levels in saliva promote growth of fungi that cause infection. The infection is characterized by the appearance of white or red patches that will form the wound. This fungus can also cause sores on the tongue.

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