hrp0092p1-190 | Diabetes and Insulin (1) | ESPE2019

Periodontal Disease Relates to Diabetes Control in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Ports Emilija , Pena Alexia , Allen Gabrielle , Gue Sam , Couper Jennifer

Background: Obese children with and without Type 2 diabetes have periodontal disease that relates to systemic inflammation. There is limited data on periodontal disease in children with Type 1 diabetes (T1D).Aim: We aimed to assess periodontal disease markers and its determinants in children and adolescents with T1D.Materials and Methods: Cross-sectional study including 73 children...