Re: Teeth, gums back to Jim again

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Jim wrote:

> Much to my surprise, I was able to get some lab work done today and the

results say

that I don't have diabetes. My fasting glucose was 92 mg/dl.

Jim,

First of all, I hope you can hear my sigh of relief for finding out that you

have such a

heathy, normal blood glucose score! That is ALWAYS good news to hear, and I'm

sure it

does much to ease your mind. Given your family background with diabetes, it

does come

as an unexpected, but very welcome surprise.

I know you've consulted both your doctor and dentist about this, so there's been

no lack of

attention paid. I have to admit that I'm stumped, for even if you do a search

for " sore

teeth and gums " on the internet, the first responses that show up are diabetes

related.

This undoubtedly is a real mystery, but if I hear of anything else or other

hypothesis', I will

certainly let you know.

Meanwhile, if you haven't already done this, I would suggest a change to a soft

bristled

tooth brush, use of a water pic (my dentist insists on them), used with warm

water, and a

toothpaste for sensitive teeth. I find the water pic, used with warm water, to

be very

helpful whenever my gums or teeth seem tender or irritated. I know this doesn't

answer

your question, yet you might find that it will provide some relief until a cause

and an

answer are found.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC & SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All advice and comments are personal opinion only, and should not be

substituted

for professional medical consultation.