A recent study has shed light on the positive impact of intensive diabetes treatment on periodontal disease inflammation. The research, conducted on type 2 diabetes patients, showed significant improvements in gum disease inflammation following just two weeks of intensive diabetes treatment under hospitalization. Not only did the treatment improve blood sugar control, but it also positively affected PISA, an indicator of periodontal inflammation. The study revealed that factors like insulin secretion capacity and the severity of diabetes complications and comorbidities before treatment played a crucial role in the improvement of PISA. These findings highlight the importance of early intervention in diabetes for enhancing gum disease outcomes in diabetic patients
The relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease has long been recognized, but the impact of diabetes treatment on periodontal health has not been well understood. A recent study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism has now shown that intensive diabetes treatment can have a positive effect on periodontal inflammation.
Previous research has indicated a connection between diabetes and periodontal disease, with evidence suggesting that treating periodontal disease can lead to improved blood glucose control. However, the impact of diabetes treatment on periodontal disease has been less clear.
Researchers from the Graduate Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, and Engineering at Osaka University conducted a study involving 29 type 2 diabetes patients who received a two-week intensive diabetes treatment. The study focused on analyzing systemic and dental indicators before and after treatment, with no dental interventions involved. The results revealed improvements in both glycoalbumin and PISA, indicating better blood sugar control and reduced periodontal inflammation. Additionally, the study found that patients with significant PISA improvements had higher pre-treatment C-peptide levels, suggesting better insulin secretion, and better CVRR and ABI values, indicating less severe diabetic neuropathy and peripheral vascular disorders.
Lead author Masae Kuboniwa notes, “These research findings provide valuable insights into the relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease. Improving periodontal health in diabetic patients not only requires periodontal treatment but also early diabetes management. Collaboration between medical and dental care from the early stages of diabetes can play a significant role in preventing and managing periodontal disease in diabetic patients.”
