19/06/2026
Diabetes affects 27% of Pakistani adults. Gum disease affects up to 98%. Nobody is connecting these two numbers - and patients are paying for it.
Gum infection and diabetes feed each other in a loop. Infected gums spike blood sugar. High blood sugar worsens gum infection. Treating one without the other means you're only solving half the problem.
The research backs this - treating gum disease has been shown to improve HbA1c levels. If you or someone in your family is diabetic, a dental check isn't optional. It's part of the treatment plan your endocrinologist isn't giving you.
Comment 'D' if someone in your home is diabetic - I'll tell you exactly what to get checked.