Your Dentist Might Be the First to Spot Prediabetes
Here's something surprising: your dental office may play a growing role in diabetes detection. One study found that roughly 30% of adults over 30 seen in general dental practices had newly identified blood sugar abnormalities, including both those with and without gum disease.
Researchers are now exploring whether dental settings could become an important gateway for earlier prediabetes screening. Something to think about at your next cleaning!
🔗 Source: ADA Standards of Care – Diagnosis & Classification 2026, published in Diabetes Care
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