Dental Management Of Diabetic Patients: A Review

Diabetes Mellitus is described by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most frequent pathologies that dentists encounter, due to its high prevalence (MORE THAN 240 MILLION PEOPLE- 382 million people had diabetes in 2013 By 2035, this number is estimated to rise to 592 million. In India 65.1 million people had diabetes in 2013 By 2035, this number will increase by 70.6%) worldwide. patient is diagnosed by obtaining repeatedly of fasting plasma glucose levels of 126 mg/ dl or higher, or glycosylated hemoglobin of 6.5% or higher. Diabetes (especially if it is not well controlled) increase the greater risk of periodontal disease, which is the most frequent complication