Diabetes

Question 1

Outline

Answer 1

refers to group of disorders affecting pancreas that are characterised by raised concentration of glucose in blood - results in inability of the body cells to metabolise glucose correctly

Question 2

Types

Answer 2

Type 1 (insulin dependent), Type 2 (non-insulin dependent) 
the effects of disease on oral cavity are same for both:

Question 3

Xerostomia

Answer 3

dry mouth, the cleansing + lubricating effects of saliva will be reduced + more risk of developing caries

Question 4

Poor wound healing

Answer 4

the peripheral blood supply is reduced in all areas of Boyd + pts tend to heal poorly + be more prone to conditions like chronic periodontal disease

Question 5

Infection

Answer 5

peripheral vascular disease + peripheral neuropathy result in reduced blood flow + nerve sensation in oral cavity. So infections more likely + can often develop more readily into abscesses + more serious conditions