Periodontitis and Risk of Diabetes in the Atherosclerosis Risk In Communities (ARIC) Study: A BMI-Modified Association.

Shaoping ZhangKamaira H PhilipsKevin MossDi WuHamdi S AdamElizabeth SelvinRyan T DemmerFaye L NorbyIndra Z MustaphaJames D Beck

Published in: The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism (2021)

Periodontal disease was associated with incident diabetes, especially in nonobese participants. Dentists should be aware that periodontal disease is associated with incident diabetes but the association may be modified for patient's at higher BMI levels.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
glycemic control
body mass index
weight gain
physical activity
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome