High blood glucose can be an indicator of diabetes. Diabetes and periodontal disease are directly related. One impacts the other. It can also be an important factor in your dental treatment. At DMD Dental, we can perform blood glucose testing to screen your risk of developing diabetes and help ensure effective dental treatment.
What is Blood Glucose Testing?
Blood glucose testing is the process of using a glucometer to assess glucose levels in your blood. Glucose, or sugar, is the primary source of energy for your body’s cells. If your blood glucose levels are too high or too low, it can indicate a problem with your body’s processing of food into usable energy. Everyone’s blood glucose levels change throughout the day, but people with diabetes or pre-diabetes can experience more substantial swings. In this case, blood glucose testing can help ensure it’s safe to proceed with your dental procedure.
What are the Benefits of Blood Glucose Testing?
Blood glucose testing can not only ensure your dental procedure will be safe, but it can also help determine if you might be at risk of diabetes. Certain factors, such as your body weight, ethnic background, activity level, and family history, can put you at higher risk of diabetes. Dentists can often see signs of diabetes even before a primary care provider, meaning Dr. Du Mond can help you seek out treatment if needed through our affiliated network of medical doctors. This can help you take steps to manage your condition and ensure you remain healthy.
What Can I Expect From Blood Glucose Testing?
Blood glucose testing is very quick. A small finger prick is required to get a blood sample, which is then placed inside a machine that reads the amount of glucose in your blood. Low blood glucose (below 70mg/dl) may put you at risk of a hypoglycemic event during your procedure. Dr. Du Mond may recommend eating something to stabilize your blood glucose levels before proceeding. Conversely, a high blood glucose level (over 300 mg/dl) could impair healing, and Dr. Du Mond might recommend delaying your procedure until your level is within a safer range.
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The Blood Glucose Testing Process and Beyond
Dr. Du Mond can incorporate blood glucose testing into your regular appointments to monitor your condition and guide your treatment. If your blood glucose comes back high or low, we recommend speaking with your primary care provider if you haven’t already.
Blood Glucose Testing in Scottsdale, AZ
To learn more about blood glucose testing and how it can help your dental treatment plan, contact our Scottsdale, AZ office today by calling or filling out our online form.