Imagine trying to enjoy your favorite meal but finding that your gums hurt, your mouth feels dry and chewing has become uncomfortable. For people living with diabetes, this can be a daily reality that ...

Individuals with type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and small brushes to clean between teeth as part of their at-home oral care routine ...

Health Tips: Diabetes affects much more than blood sugar levels. It can also increase the risk of gum disease, bleeding gums, ...

Your daily saliva offers vital health clues, from dry mouth signaling diabetes to foamy saliva indicating acid reflux.

If you’re diabetic, you’ll know how important it is to keep on top of your blood sugar levels. Common signs of high blood sugar include an increased thirst and needing to go the bathroom more, but ...

Dry mouth and frequent urination at night can signify an underlying condition, such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, or overactive bladder. These symptoms may be related and share a common cause. However ...

Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) may be more likely to experience dry mouth and reduced saliva flow, according to a cross-sectional study recently published in the Journal of Oral Pathology and ...

Diabetes makes you more likely to have sores and ulcers. Diabetes causes poor circulation and an increased risk of nerve damage and infection, which makes diabetic ulcers a serious complication.

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Individuals with Type 2 diabetes being treated for periodontitis may benefit from using an antimicrobial mouth rinse and interdental cleaners to clean between teeth as part of their at ...