PPT (2 MB) - Institute for Oral Health

Does Periodontal Disease Affect
Glycemic Control
Type 2 DM – Pima Indian study
Baseline HbA1c < 9% (normal < 6-6.5%). 6 6.5%).
Severe periodontitis at baseline (bone loss
>50% or attachment loss > 6 mm on one or
more teeth) significantly increased risk of
poor glycemic control at 2 year follow-up.
Taylor et al. 1996