Posts Tagged ‘type 2 diabetes’
Could gum disease be an early indicator of type 2 diabetes?
It is well-known that diabetes increases your risk of health problems, including gum disease, but new research has added substance to the notion that gum disease can also be an early indicator of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is often linked to lifestyle factors, and it occurs when the body is unable to regulate […]
Study Suggests Gum Health Was Better In Ancient Rome Than It Is Today
A study has suggested that the Ancient Romans had better gums than their modern day counterparts. Researchers from King’s College London and the Natural History Museum found that only 5 per cent of Romans suffered from gum disease, compared to up to 30 per cent of people living in the modern world. Archaeological studies suggest […]
Diabetes Risk Increased By Drinking Just One Sugary Drink Per Day
A study has revealed that drinking just one sugary drink per day can increase the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by one fifth. The study, which involved more than 30,000 adults in eight European countries, was overseen by the Medical Research Council’s epidemiology unit. The research revealed that drinking just 12oz, equivalent to one can […]
British Dental Health Foundation Backs Tax On Unhealthy Foods
The British Dental Health Foundation has backed proposals to add tax to unhealthy foods. In a report compiled by the National Heart Foundation, experts propose adding tax to unhealthy foods and sugary drinks to try and tackle the increasingly alarming problem of obesity. Obesity is becoming more prevalent in the UK and it is associated […]
Beans Beneficial For Controlling Blood Sugar Levels In Diabetics
Dentists are playing an instrumental part in the fight against diabetes, a condition that is becoming increasingly prevalent in the UK. Type 2 diabetes is heavily linked to lifestyle factors and the symptoms are often detected during routine dental visits, as patients are more likely to see their dentist on a regular basis than their […]
Routine dental checks can diagnose pre-diabetes
Researchers at Columbia University have revealed that routine dental checks can be an important means of diagnosing pre-diabetes, early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, an increasingly prevalent disease in the USA. The study, which was published recently in the Journal of Dental Research at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, is also supported by the […]
Treatment for gum disease may lower glucose levels in type 2 diabetes sufferers
Researchers have discovered that routine treatment for gum conditions may lower blood glucose levels in those that suffer from type 2 diabetes. The team, which includes experts from the Edinburgh Dental Institute, analysed data from seven studies, which focused on people aged over 16 with type 2 diabetes; all the participants had already been diagnosed […]
