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My understanding as both a dentist and T1 is that the presence of chronic periodontal disease causes inflammation in the body and a generalised increase in HbA1c and increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in particular. Also management of blood glucose in established diabetics is...

To add to the effects that dental disease can have generally on the body, if someone has chronic gum disease that can result in increased difficulties with blood glucose control. There is strong scientific evidence to support this

JPS I don't understand what you mean by "someones delusions"

I believe that sugar in all its forms should be taxed to the hilt. I am Type 1 but I'm also a dentist. Daily I see the devastation caused to the teeth and gums and the misery it causes, all caused by sugar consumption. There is also an association between gum disease and an increased risk of...

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 49. I thought I had a viral infection as I just felt rough. Luckily I was with my family and clearly my mother could see that I was very unwell and persuaded me after a couple of days to attend an out of hours GP service. I still felt that I was...

I was diagnosed with T1 in my late 40's (fortunately I was with my family). If I'd been on my own I'd probably be dead. I thought I had a cold. My mum insisted I see a doctor. I was sent to A+E as I was dehydrated. Almost immediately on reaching A+E I became desperately thirsty and developed...

Like many I have no choice about the meter I use unless I buy the electrodes. My GP will only supply electrodes for agamatrix wavesense jazz meters and quite frankly this is the poorest meter I've ever had (and I've had a few). I end up throwing about half the electrodes away as I keep getting...