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Dentist visit could catch hidden diabetes risk

NCT ID NCT07688278

Recruiting now Diagnosis Sponsor: Region Skane Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study explores whether a simple finger-prick blood sugar test done during a routine dental visit can help find people with advanced gum disease who have undetected high blood sugar. Adults with severe periodontitis but no known diabetes will be tested at the dental clinic and, if levels are high, referred to their regular doctor. The goal is to see if this screening pathway is practical and effective in catching prediabetes or type 2 diabetes early.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
point-of-care HbA1c test
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could enable earlier detection of prediabetes and type 2 diabetes in people who might otherwise be missed, improving preventive care.
What could go wrong
This is a feasibility study, not a large trial. It may show that screening is impractical or that few patients follow up with primary care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic periodontitis periodontitis periodontitis, chronic, adult prediabetes syndrome type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

PERIODONTITIS, ADULT PREDIABETES / TYPE 2 DIABETES

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Locations

  • Folktandvården Skåne AB

    RECRUITING

    Skåne, Sweden

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