Diabetes screening at Advanced Dental Concepts

The causes of diabetes are still a mystery, but researchers believe that the tendency for diabetes is present at birth. Currently, approximately 24 million Americans have diabetes.

Unfortunately, over 5 million people have Type 2 diabetes and do not know it. Another 57 million people have pre-diabetes. Pre-Diabetes means that your blood sugar falls between “normal” and “diabetic” levels, indicating an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. Gum and skin infections, diagnosed at Advanced Dental Concepts, can be a symptom of Type 2 diabetes. We are now offering a simple blood sugar check that will tell you how high or low your sugar level is.

You must be 18 years of age or older to be screened. Research shows that type 2 diabetes can often be prevented and the major goal of treatment is to keep blood sugar levels in normal range. Here is more information about prediabetes, from Dr. Andrew Weil.

If you are concerned about diabetes and would like to fill out a consent form to be screened, please give us a call.