Improvement in periodontitis following conservative periodontal treatment in a Type 1 Diabetic patient

Author: Edmund Julian Ofilada ¹ ; Cecilia Jimeno ² ; Jerome Barrera ³
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1. Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service, St. Lukes Medical Center, Quezon City, Philippines
2. Department of Medicine, University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital, Manila
3. Department of Internal Medicine, Zamboanga City Medical Center, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Diabetes; Glycated hemoglobin assay; Diabetes camp; Diabetes Self-Management Education
MeSH: Periodontitis
From: Journal of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies 2015;30(1):59-63
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: We report a case of severe gingival bleeding in a 15-year old, type 1 diabetic female. Examination revealed severe gingival inflammation with periodontal pockets (<6 mm), indicating mild-moderate periodontitis. Periodontal therapy resulted in reduction of fructosamine level (-72.98) after four weeks, but HbA1c level checked 3 months after treatmentincreased (+0.7). Reduction in gingival bleeding and periodontal pockets improved the patient’s quality of life. Insulin resistance is offered as a possible reason for non-improvement in HbA1c levels.
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