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I Wss Exposed To Agent Orange In Vietnam, Now I
Question: I wss exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam, now I have Type 2 Diabetes. I also am losing my teeth. Can I make a connection between Agent Orange and severe periodontal problems?
Brief Answer:
About Agent orange side effects;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
Agent oraange is reported to have many side effects, type 2 Diabetes one of them.
If glycemic levels are not well controlled, than peridontitits can be due to high glucose levels.
There are no specific studies showing this direct effect of agent orange.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
About Agent orange side effects;
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking!
Agent oraange is reported to have many side effects, type 2 Diabetes one of them.
If glycemic levels are not well controlled, than peridontitits can be due to high glucose levels.
There are no specific studies showing this direct effect of agent orange.
Hope the information will help.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta Guni
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Dr. Prasad
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Brief Answer:
Wishing you good health!
Detailed Answer:
Will be a pleasure to help you further!
Wishing you good health!
Detailed Answer:
Will be a pleasure to help you further!
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