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Colgate Total – Oral Health & Diabetes

December 4, 2013 by Alison 11 Comments

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{This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Colgate Total for Mom It Forward. All opinions are 100% mine.}

 

Did you know that eight percent of the U.S. population, or near 26 million Americans suffer from diabetes? Honestly, I didn’t realize the number was that high. Have you been impacted by diabetes personally or though someone close to you? I have. It is a disease that has been present in every generation in my family. Currently my Aunt is a sufferer and my mother is being closely monitored for the disease. Diabetes played a large part in my grandfather’s death at a relatively young age and as I result I never did meet him. I hear he was a great person and that I would’ve loved him, but because of diabetes, my sister and I will never know. I worry about my own health as I age and pray that my children don’t end up being afflicted with diabetes as I’ve seen and heard of the hardships it can cause.

 

Do you get regular dental checkups? What does that have to do with diabetes you ask? Did you know that there’s a correlation between diabetes and dental health? I didn’t. According to Centers for Disease Control, people with diabetes are two times more likely to develop gum disease and 54% of Americans with diabetes have gum issues. I had no idea. I also did not realize that in addition to the increased likelihood of oral health issues, having those oral health issues can be contributing factors to the progression of the disease. Kind of makes you want to go brush and floss doesn’t it? I’ve always been an advocate of good dental hygiene, but know this makes it that much more important of an issue for my family.

 

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Fortunately Colgate Total and the American Diabetes Association have launched a new campaign called “Watch Your Mouth!” to help raise awareness surrounding the often-overlooked link between oral health and diabetes including some simple steps we can take to help prevent early gum disease:

 

  • Make sure you visit your dentist.  While your doctor and certified diabetes educator play an important role in helping with your diabetes, so does your dentist.

 

  • Follow healthy dental habits at home.  Research shows that brushing twice a day with Colgate Total® toothpaste can help improve gum health in as little as four weeks.*

 

Whether you suffer from diabetes, know someone who does, or just want to learn more, I challenge you to take a few moments to visit OralHealthAndDiabetes.com for more information and helpful oral care tips. To find out more about what Colgate Total is doing to help make sure you check out their Facebook page and follow Colgate Total on Twitter.

 

How has diabetes impacted your life? Did you know of the connection between diabetes and oral health? Let me know in the comments below and thanks for reading!

Filed Under: Community Service & Charities, Family, Healthy Living

Comments

  1. Jennifer Wright says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Diabetes runs in my family, so I’m always careful to do what I can to keep myself and my children as healthy as possible. I’m also a stickler about regular dental checkups as someone who had a lot of work done as a child! Thanks for the great info!

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    • Alison says

      December 4, 2013 at 9:44 pm

      I’m big on keeping the dental work up for my family too so I know were pretty good there. I was just surprised at all the info. I didn’t know even having diabetes run in the family. Definitely an eye opener! Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  2. Merrissa says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:00 pm

    Thanks for the info. Will check out the site!

    Reply
  3. Syndi Kanzler says

    December 4, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    wonderful article……..

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  4. Vickie says

    December 4, 2013 at 8:32 pm

    Great information! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  5. Chasity Boatman says

    December 4, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Very informative. I did not know a lot of this info before.

    Reply
    • Alison says

      December 4, 2013 at 9:42 pm

      I didn’t either, I really learned a lot!

      Reply
  6. Amber says

    December 5, 2013 at 10:17 am

    Thank you for the valuable information….I learned a lot

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  7. Krissy says

    December 5, 2013 at 10:24 am

    I didn’t know the 2 were connected – great to know..and I’m also thankful that I’m particular about myself and my kids taking care of their teeth!

    Reply
  8. Mistee Dawn says

    December 5, 2013 at 6:12 pm

    I am diabetic, also and I had no idea! Thanks for the information. Good to know!

    Reply
  9. Elisebet F says

    December 6, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    I did actually know there was a connection, but only because a visit to the dentist yesterday had me looking up dental benefits! I found out if you have diabetes, our insurance pays for extra cleanings. Diabetes hasn’t really affected my life, because no one on my side of the family has it. But it’s definitely good to spread awareness!

    Reply

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