Diabetes is a disease in which the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood are very high. Glucose comes from the foods you eat.
People with diabetes are at higher risk for periodontitis because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infections and are less able to fight bacteria that invade the gums.
Metformin is an oral drug indicated in the treatment of type 2 diabetes, being one of the drugs of choice at the beginning of treatment.
– Check your blood glucose level. – Brush your teeth twice a day and floss regularly.
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