High fasting blood sugar linked to periodontal disease in Kidney Transplant patients
High fasting blood sugar associated with periodontal disease in Kidney Transplant patients suggests a new study published in the Europe PMC.
Various factors including diabetes and oxidative stress are associated with periodontal inflammation. In patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD), accumulation of uremic toxin leads to various systemic abnormalities, including cardiovascular disease, metabolic abnormalities, and infection. Even after kidney transplantation (KT), various factors are known to be associated with inflammation. The study, therefore aimed to study risk factors associated with of periodontitis in KT patients.
Results:
From 923 KT patients, 30 were diagnosed with periodontal disease.
Fasting glucose levels were higher in patients with periodontal disease, while total bilirubin levels were lower.
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