Health Tip: Diabetes and Gum Disease
Diabetes can make it more difficult to fight off gum disease, and in some cases, can make gum disease worse.
The American Diabetes Association says you should see if your dentist if you have any of these warning signs of gum disease.
- Gums that bleed when you floss or brush.
- Soreness, swelling or redness of the gums, or persistent bad breath.
- Gums that have receded from the teeth.
- Pus forming between the teeth and gums.
- Teeth that seem loose or like you are able to move them.
- Any change in your bite, or the way that dentures fit.
Health Tip: Eye Health for Diabetics
Fluctuating blood sugar levels can affect diabetics' vision and eye health, so it's important to heed any warning signs of eye problems.
If you're diabetic and have any of these symptoms, the American Diabetes Association says it's time to get them checked by your eye doctor:
- Blurred or double vision.
- Pain in one or both eyes.
- Difficulty reading.
- Persistent redness of the eyes.
- Difficulty seeing from the sides of your eyes.
- A sensation of pressure in one or both eyes.
- Seeing spots or floaters.
- If straight lines or objects look crooked.
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