Severe Gum Disease Linked to Higher Diabetes Risk, Especially Among Young Adults, Study Finds

SEOUL, Dec. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – With over six million diabetes patients in South Korea, new research reveals a troubling connection between severe gum disease (periodontal disease) and an elevated risk of developing diabetes, particularly among younger individuals. A study led by Professor Shin Myung-hee of Sungkyunkwan University’s School of Medicine analyzed data from nearly 30,000 [...]