Clinical term
diabetes and gum disease
A two-way relationship: poorly controlled blood sugar worsens gum inflammation, and active gum disease makes glucose control harder.
Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026
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