Are you living with diabetes in Chaska? If so, you’re not alone. According to Laura Martin with Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine, an estimated 29.1 million individuals in the U.S. have diabetes, and more than 8 million are unaware they have it. While these numbers are staggering, what is equally as shocking is the number of individuals living with gum disease, which is about 80% of the total U.S. population. Are you wondering how the two are connected? The following article provides an in-depth look at the increased risk of gum disease for people living with diabetes. Read on to discover what you can do to better manage your oral and overall health.
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