ANALYSIS OF BLOOD GLUCOSE CONCENTRATION IN DIABETES TYPE II PATIENTS UNDERGOING TOOTH SURGERY

Introduction: Many of the patients who seek dental care present systemic diseases, including diabetes, which are often unknown and not controlled.

Aims and objectives: The basic aim of the study is to find the level of blood glucose in diabetic patients undergoing dental procedures.

Material and methods: This cross sectional study was conducted in health department Punjab during June 2019 to December 2019. The patients selected for this study were those who suffered from diabetes. The sample included only the patients who presented blood glucose levels and HbA1c demonstrating that diabetes was under control.

Results: There is no statistically significant difference between the groups, regarding the evaluation period (p> 0.05). However, when comparing the periods statistically significant differences were observed (p <0.05) for T2 and T3 values for group. 

Conclusion: It is concluded that periodontal disease is the main oral clinical manifestation in diabetic patients.