Gum treatment may help diabetes patients manage blood sugar
NCT ID NCT02563457
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether treating gum disease (periodontitis) can improve blood sugar control in people with diabetes. 91 patients were randomly assigned to receive either gum treatment or no treatment (with treatment offered later). The main measure was change in hemoglobin A1c, a key blood sugar marker. The goal is to see if dental care can be a helpful addition to diabetes management.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- periodontal manual treatment
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that treating gum disease helps people with diabetes better control their blood sugar.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 91 participants. The results may not apply to everyone with diabetes, and any benefit might be modest.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UH Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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UHToulouse
Toulouse, 31000, France
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