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The USC School Of Dentistry Addresses Diabetes Risk Among Latinos As Part Of Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month . In recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month, The USC School of Dentistry, offers the following tips and explains why good oral health is essential for a person living with Diabetes. Of the nearly 24 million Americans who have diabetes, Latinos are increasingly at risk.

Are Diabetes And Obesity Linked To Periodontitis?

The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a two-year federal grant to continue a study on how periodontitis, an inflammatory disease of the tissues surrounding teeth, is linked to type 2 diabetes and obesity. Dr. Keiko Watanabe of the UIC College of Dentistry has found that periodontitis accelerates the onset of insulin resistance in rats fed a high-fat diet.

Rural Alaska Natives Drink More Sugary Beverages Than Urban Residents

Many rural Alaska Natives are drinking more soda and drinks high in sugar, increasing their risk for diabetes, obesity and cavities, Anchorage Daily News reports. According to a 2006 Alaska