This article originally posted 12 November, 2009 and appeared in Issue 495
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According to the ADA Standard of Care,[1] patients with Type 2 diabetes should have an annual dilated eye exam, podiatry and dental referrals, as well as a flu shot. Patients with diabetes are prone to periodontal problems due to an accumulation of advanced glycation end products in gingival tissue.[2]
American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2009;32(Suppl 1):S13-S61.
Tomar SL, Lester A. Dental and other health care visits among U.S. adults with diabetes. Diabetes Care. 2000;23(10):1505-1510.
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