Research has begun to emerge showing a causal link between COVID-19 and diabetes. In a study published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology in March, researchers found that people who suffered from COVID-19 were 40% more likely than controls to eventually develop Type 2 diabetes. Dr. Brian Fertig, M.D., founder and […]
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While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased risk […]
Early on during the COVID-19 pandemic, experts noticed that people with diabetes were more likely to become hospitalized with the disease—the big question was why. Now, in vitro and in vivo work suggests that low concentrations of the metabolite 1,5-anhydro-D-glucitol (1,5-AG) may help explain the increased vulnerability of this population. […]
By Dr. Leonard Weiss, Chief Dental Officer, UnitedHealthcare While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected […]
Image: Shutterstock There has been a little increase in the number of covid cases recorded around the country, and it is now up to everyone of us to strictly adhere to the precautions and covid regulations. Fear and stigma surrounding this viral virus that created a two-year (and counting) pandemic have […]
While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased […]
Photo credit: Oscar Wong – Getty Images People with diabetes have been considered high risk for severe illness from COVID-19 practically since the pandemic began. But research has increasingly shown just how serious the virus can be for diabetics. An analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]
COVID-19 is predominantly a respiratory disease. But many people have reported symptoms that go beyond the respiratory system, including those affecting the mouth. There’s still a lot to learn about the connection between COVID-19 and a variety of different symptoms. But some studies on how and why COVID-19 and dental […]
While many people are likely aware of the most common risk factors associated with complications from COVID-19, including diabetes or high blood pressure, a surprising connection has emerged with dental health. In fact, a recent study found that people with gum disease who become infected with COVID-19 are at increased […]
Crown Point, Indiana — When their 11-year-old son started losing weight and drinking lots of water, Tabitha and Bryan Balcitis chalked it up to a growth spurt and advice from his health class. But unusual crankiness and lethargy raised their concern, and tests showed his blood sugar levels were off the […]