Perio & Diabetes

Question 1

Why is diabetes a risk factor in periodontal disease?

Answer 1

Poor wound healing
Both pro inflammatory disease
Immunosuppresion - impaired neutrophil function
Advanced glycation end (AGE) products causing increased tissue destruction

Question 2

What is the test for diabetic control?

Answer 2

Hb1Ac- glycated haemoglobin

Question 3

Name 2 random tests to test for diabetes?

Answer 3

RPG- random plasma glucose
FPG- fasting plasma glucose