By Brian Mealey New research suggests that periodontal disease can also affect a diabetic patient’s ability to control his or her blood sugar levels, and can contribute to diabetic complications such as heart and kidney disease.  Inflammatory diseases of many kinds-including those that affect the mouth–can increase insulin resistance. In people with type 2, increased [...]

by Brian Mealey Currently, 20.8 million Americans have diabetes, according to the American Diabetic Association. About one third of those with the disease are unaware that they have it, and of those who have been diagnosed, only a little more than half have it under control. Diabetes is a disease where the body does not [...]