Diabetes.

Oral complications of diabetes include increased risk of periodontal disease, root caries, and candidiasis as well as neuropathic conditions such as burning mouth and reduced salivary flow. Individuals with diabetes may have altered wound healing Diabetes is a vascular disorder with associated oral manifestations. Oral complications of diabetes can adversely affect metabolic control, identify a person with poor glycemic control, and ultimately affect a person's ability to masticate and maintain an appropriate diet Oral health care professionals have a role in screening for diabetes and identifying patients who are poorly managed The cornerstones of diabetes management are diet and lifestyle; medical nutrition therapy includes weight loss as appropriate and a focus on total caloric intake and macronutrient content [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]