By: Paary Balakumar
1. Periodontitis has a strong association with Type 2 Diabetes and is exacerbated by poor glycemic control. 2. Type 1 Diabetes and periodontitis are only associated in patient subgroups with poor glycemic control 3. Periodontitis confers an increased risk for retinopathy and albuminuria in both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Evidence Rating Level: 3