# \#gum-disease

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## [Diabetes and Periodontal Disease--Part One: Overview](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-periodontal-disease-part-one-overview/200)

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**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [March 30, 2017, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/diabetes-and-periodontal-disease-part-one-overview/200 "2017-03-30T15:32:18Z")

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Diabetes and Periodontal Disease Part One–Overview Periodontal, or gum, disease is one of the most prevalent diseases in America. The NIH (National Institute of Heath) and the AAP (American Association of Periodontists)…