Gum treatment may help diabetes patients manage blood sugar
NCT ID NCT02563457
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 24 times
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.
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Locations
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UH Bordeaux
Bordeaux, 33000, France
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UHToulouse
Toulouse, 31000, France
What this could mean
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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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