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Dr Dental, Possible Link Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes
09/16/13 3:06 PM

In a preliminary 2007 study researcher found a possible link between periodontal (gum) disease and a progression toward diabetes.  The study was done on rats who were already pre-diabetic.  While the results are still early it suggests one more possible reason to keep up with good dental health care.  The study was published online in the Journal of Periodontology.

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