Diabetes

 Managing risk → advanced gum disease → periodontitis → chronic inflammation, which can worsen blood sugar levels. Therefore, cleaning is advisable: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/complications/gum-disease Prophylactic Antibiotic When: In controlled vs. uncontrolled cases, routine vs. dentoalveolar surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10530114/ Tip: For Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), it is generally recommended to administer antibiotic prophylaxis (Augmentin 625mg) one hour before procedures, such as extractions, especially for patients on insulin. The medication should then continue as recommended. If there is a penicillin allergy, an alternative antibiotic should be prescribed.

Basically, the point being made is to keep your gums healthy, as sugar can affect both your gums and overall health, and vice versa, as indicated in the first reference link. This can help achieve better control over your sugar levels. Additionally, routine checkups, along with dental treatment, can serve as a good time to get your annual medical diagnostic blood tests done to keep all levels under observation. Consider this a healthy reminder to pay attention to your health, as its value is truly realized only when it’s lost. The fountain of youth hasn’t been found yet, and as a family member might remind you, youth doesn’t last forever. So, take care of your health and strive to remain mentally, physically, emotionally, financially, and spiritually fabulous for as long as possible! Hope that's not too sweet a reminder—whether biannual, daily exercise, meditation, relaxation, or weekly, or annual—to tell you to keep it real; good health will ensure it stays surreal!

Tip: Plaque is soft and easy to remove when cleaned routinely.