Association of periodontitis stages with glycemic control in adults with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.

Researchers examined 74 adults with periodontitis, finding that those with advanced disease had significantly higher blood glucose levels, elevated triglycerides, and lower HDL-cholesterol compared to those with milder periodontitis. Poor glycemic control and longer diabetes duration were associated with more severe periodontal disease.

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