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T1DM Pregnancy Linked to Gum Inflammation

Pregnant patients with type 1 diabetes had higher bleeding-on-probing and plaque levels than healthy controls in a small pilot study, though most other periodontal measures did not differ significantly between groups.

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  • Andrea Surnit

  • May 27, 2026

  • 4 min

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    The study enrolled 30 pregnant patients, including 15 with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and 15 healthy controls, matched by various factors.

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    Patients with T1DM exhibited higher mean bleeding-on-probing rates (30%) and plaque index values (27%) compared to controls.

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    No statistically significant differences were found in clinical attachment loss, probing pocket depth, or inflammatory blood markers between groups.

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    HbA1c levels were significantly higher in the T1DM group, indicating better glycemic control management with insulin pumps.

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    The study's small sample size and cross-sectional design limit its statistical power and generalizability, necessitating larger confirmatory studies.

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T1DM Pregnancy Linked to Gum Inflammation

  • by Andrea Surnit

  • May 27, 2026

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