Tag: dental
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Dentist Appointment Time, please no low blood glucose…
“I have a juicebox,” I told my dental hygienist, as my pump alarm beeped to warn me about an upcoming low blood glucose, as we were in the middle of a teeth cleaning. My pancreas doesn’t work right, so it’s a full time job to manage my insulin and blood glucose levels. My insulin pump…
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Improving my Gum Health with Aloe Vera Mouthwash
One aspect of my health that has been a struggle is gum health. There is a connection between diabetes and gum disease, such as gingivitis or periodontitis, with symptoms like bleeding and painful gums. As the WebMD article on Diabetes and Oral Health explains, high blood sugar causes more plaque build up which leads to…