Saliva protein levels in people with diabetes and gum disease
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Genetic & congenital, Hormones & metabolism, Mouth & dental clinical trials.
This study looks at certain proteins in your saliva (a fluid in your mouth) to see if they are different in people who have both diabetes and gum disease. It may help doctors understand how these conditions affect each other, which could lead to better ways to detect or treat them.
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Who can take part
- You must not have any serious medical conditions like kidney disease, chronic kidney failure, or heart disease
- You must not have had a deep dental cleaning (scaling or root planing) in the last 6 months
- You must not have taken antibiotics for any reason recently
- You need to have at least 20 natural teeth
- You must not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- You must not have any autoimmune diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, or similar)
- You must not smoke 10 or more cigarettes per day
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