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Is There A Direct Relationship Between Diabetes And Periodontal Disease?

Posted on Mon, 7 Dec 2015

Question: Sir, I am losing outer level of some teethes and some teethes losing outer level at its route. In the morning I find my mouth taste of some different kind, a bit sour. While consulting dentist, he advised first to cure the acidity problem due to which it happening. I am diabetic having latest blood sugar as 118/149, taking Glyciphage 500 mg, acarbose (after meal in the morning and evening) of 5 mg. Also ecospirin 5 mg, Stanlip and ramister-5 mg. I used to walk for one hour daily. What is happening with me. Kindly suggest? Sometime having angina.

Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is not related to your diabetes , don't worry

Detailed Answer:
dear friend, greetings from hcm . your teeth problem is not related to your diabetes. use sensodyne rapid tooth paste , brush dialy 3 times after every meal. don't take carbonated water or ice creams. check your HbA1c, microalbuminuria, thyoid and lipid profile done. take care of your diet and exercise. you will soon be alright . thanks and feel free to contact me

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Niranjan G (47 hours later)

Dear Sir,
I visited Specialist in Medicine on 10.11.2015 and he prescribed following medicines for me i.e. Glyciphage 500 mg., hopace 5mg, ecospirin 75, tenepure 20 and Diavit Plus. I just start this Diavit. To get rid of diabetes I am confused. Is it the life long exercise to take these medicines. In fact doctors never suggest on this matter. Kindly advise.
Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Niranjan G (43 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow medications prescribed by your physician

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, please avoid taking anything with out consulting doctors. you please carry on with the medications prescribed by your doctor. Yes the medications may go for life and may be changed according to the glucose control. The ones that the doctor prescribed were standard for diabetics, keep in touch with him to assess the control. Along with these medicines lifestyle must change and should be life long. Walk at least for an hour a day, take more of protein rich food, green leafy vegetables and fruits . Take millets, they are rich in minerals, oats rich in fibers helps to keep the glucose in check. practice yoga and pranayama , meditation to avoid stress listen music. thanks .

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar