Researchers found that high blood sugar leads to an increase in receding gums. Time to put on your detective hat and solve the puzzle.
What keeps your gums attached to your teeth is a wall of cells no thicker than a sheet of paper — think of it as double-sided tape. Tiny cell fibers, called filaments, act as the “glue” binding your gums to your teeth. And given the force involved in chewing tough foods, it takes a surprising amount of energy to keep those filaments healthy and intact.
Here’s where blood sugar enters the picture. Elevated blood sugar interferes with how cells produce energy, leaving them unable to maintain these delicate structures. The filaments weaken, the bond breaks down, and gums begin to recede.
And if your cells can’t generate enough energy to protect your gums, chances are other high-demand areas are struggling too:
- Joint pain — cartilage repair slows down
- Muscle tears — recovery takes longer than it should
- Fatigue — your body is running on less than a full tank
What you can do:
- Get your teeth cleaned regularly
- Eat plenty of fruit rich in quercetin and anthocyanins — compounds that support collagen production, the raw material for healthy filaments
- Get outside and move — even a daily walk helps regulate blood sugar over time
Small steps, but they add up.
Association between HbA1c chairside values and periodontitis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0300571226002368
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