Diabetes problems can increase the teeth and gums disease.

Diabetes problems arise when there is too much glucose in the blood for a long time. High levels of glucose in the blood, also called blood sugar can damage many body organs like the heart, blood vessels, eyes and kidneys. The disease of the heart and blood vessels can cause heart attacks and strokes. You can do much to prevent or delay diabetes problems. This booklet is about the problems of the teeth and gums caused by diabetes. You'll learn what we can do each day and during each year to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems.