Relationship between hyperglycemia and periodontal symptoms in Korean type 2 diabetes mellitus patients aged ≥ 50 years
- Authors
- Choi J.-S.
- Issue Date
- Nov-2019
- Publisher
- Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development
- Keywords
- Diabetes mellitus; Hemoglobin A1c; Hyperglycemia; Oral health; Periodontal symptoms
- Citation
- Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development, v.10, no.11, pp.4387 - 4392
- Journal Title
- Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development
- Volume
- 10
- Number
- 11
- Start Page
- 4387
- End Page
- 4392
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/41578
- DOI
- 10.5958/0976-5506.2019.04298.0
- ISSN
- 0976-0245
- Abstract
- Background/Objectives: Diabetes mellitus is a disease that reduces quality of life and has a variety of oral manifestations. This study analyzed the relationship between the hemoglobin A1c level, an index that reflects the average blood glucose level over the preceding 2 to 3 months, and self-reported periodontal symptoms in individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods/Statistical analysis: The participants in this cross-sectional study were 156 patients aged ≥ 50 years who had type 2 diabetes mellitus. A questionnaire was used to investigate their general characteristics, oral health behaviors, and self-reported periodontal symptoms. The hemoglobin A1c test was conducted to assess the blood glucose level of the participants. The outcome variable was the number of self-reported periodontal symptoms. Independent t-tests and logistic regression analysis were performed for statistical analysis. Findings: Self-reported periodontal symptoms differed significantly according to sex, average monthly income, frequency of tooth-brushing, recent dental check-ups and hemoglobin A1c level (p < 0.05). In the regression model adjusted for general characteristics and oral health behaviors, a higher hemoglobin A1c level was associated with a higher risk of periodontal symptoms (p < 0.01). The results of this investigation indicate that chronic hyperglycemia is associated with the development of periodontal symptoms. Improvements/Applications: In future studies, additional risk factors for periodontal inflammation should be considered and the number of participants should be increased. © 2019, Indian Journal of Public Health Research and Development. All rights reserved.
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