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I'm starting to develop acute gum diseases and i'm overweight, is there a connection?
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Yes: Periodontal disease in common in obesity and pre diabetes as well as diabetes. It can make you more prone to diabetes and make overt diabetes worse. Poor diabetes control also worsens gum disease. Talk w/your dentist or periodontist as well as your doctor.
Answered 3/23/2013
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