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Gum Disease and the Link to Diabetes

A New York University nursing-dental research team has discovered that 90% of those that have Periodontal Gum Disease are also at risk of Diabetes. ScienceDaily has an interesting write up. According to Dr. Strauss from the American Diabetes Association in 2007 5.7 million Americans went undiagnosed. In the near future, part of your exam may include a blood sugar screening. 

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