Question:
Well, that's just scarey as hell to me! Not that I have oral
problems, but . . .
What can you tell me about inflammatory disease Alan? My
nutritionist just touched on it a little. Said there's lots of
new reseach
going on. There's apparently a test, C Reactive Test, that I
may want to get. Has anyone had it? Did the results impact
your treatment?
Answer:
I can say a little about perio but I
don't pretend to know much about inflammation - except to
avoid it where possible. We do have some people here who do
have knowledge there, hopefully they will answer.
I can tell you this, I'm a type two who let my BGs go crazy. I was
experiencing some discomfort and swelling in my right jaw. I thought
it was a bad tooth. The dentist took xrays and said my teeth were fine
but my gums were diseased due to lack of flossing and possibly high
BGs.
Resulted in what was called a deep cleaning which involves 4
treatments. You must be numbed[unless you're crazy] and they dig below
your gum line to clean out the infection. Quite expensive....bout
$700.00.
Uncontrolled BGs are a major cause of gum problems and
inflamation. Even with regular brushing and flossing I could
not overcome gum problems even after gum surgery. Gaining
control of my BGs made the gum problems a non-issue.
yes., I've had a C-Reactive Protein test done. They did it
to check for RA. -- It basically shows inflamation in the body
in general. Which for me is kinda scewed... Since I have
inflamation due to an old injury which is why mine was high,
think it was like 13.. range was 1 - 5.. But I'm dealing with
it on a different level then a T2 mostly would
But I find when my swelling is under control my glucose is
more controled also.
