ICS Autumn midterm: Diabetes w/perio + perio/systemic rlxn Flashcards
what are the signs of diabetes
thirst urination weight loss poor wound healing excessive hunger blurred vision tingling or numbness of hands/feet
what are oral manifestations of poorly controlled diabetes
- oral candidiasis
- xerostomia
- dental caries
- burning mouth syndrome
- gingivitis and periodontitis
how can perio therapy help diabetes control
- decrease chronic oral gum infections
- can lower Hba1c
- removes pathogens that can react w glucose in uncontrolled diabetes
- improves glycemic control
- improved glucose metabolism
(biofilm with gram neg bacteria initiates immune response- can have adverse impact on insulin)
what is normal/pre diabetes and diabetes for hba1c
normal; less than 5.7%
prediabetes: 5.7-6.4%
diabetes: more than 6.5%
what are the types of insulin? what other oral medications do diabetes patients take
insulin:
- rapid acting; novolog, humalog, apidra, intermediate actin
- long acting-lantus (up to 24 hours), tresiba (up to 42 hours)
metformin and glipizide (sulfonylureas)
what are 2 names of continuous glucose monitors
dexcom 6 and libre
what are the instructions for a diabetic patient before treatment
- eat normal meal before appointment and take medicine
- bring medication and some glucose (juice, candy etc) with them
- have early morning appointments
what should you ask a diabetic patient
- confirm testing of glucose that day- what it was and when was it taken
- confirm they had breakfast, what did they eat
- have a source of glucose in the office JUST IN CASE
- quickest source is orange juice 4 oz
suggest a smoothie after treatment
whats the most common complication of diabetes in dental offices
HYPOGLYCEMIA
what are the diabetes risk factors to share w/patients
- overweight
- over 45
- patient/sib w type 2
- activity less than 3x a week
- gestation diabetes or having a baby over 9 pounds
- african american, hispanic, american indian, alaska native, pacific islanders and asian american
whats the health belief model
- perceived susceptibility (what if. i dont)
- perceived severity (whats the consequence)
- perceived barriers
- cues to action (reminders)
- self efficacy (habits to enhance)
what is a dental health coordinator
CDHC
- bring better oral health to underserved communities. role:
- provide care coordination
- provide community based prevention
- patient navigation, connect to a dentist
- oral health education
what are CHCs trained to do
- work in clinics, schools, private practice and public health settings
- collect info to assist dentists in triaging patients
- address social environmental and health literacy issues
- provide dental health education, help people enhance oral health
- provide limited clinical services: screenings, fluoride treatments, placement of sealants, x rays
what is the national diabetes education program
nDEP
- provides free evidence based and culturally appropriate resources to help community based organizations address diabetes in communities.
- resources can be used by community health workers, diabetes educatiors and health care providers
what health issues are related to perio health
- respiratory infections
- severe osteopenia (bone mass loss)
- preterm/low birthweight babies
- stroke
- heart disease
- uncontrolled diabetes