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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Hyperglycemia and oral mucosal lesions among diabetic patients in Jeddah city.
Hyperglycemia and oral mucosal lesions among diabetic patients in Jeddah city.
 
Document Language : Arabic 
Abstract : Objective: To determine the prevalence of oral mucosal lesions in diabetic patients and its association with glycemic control. Methods: The study comprised 152 diabetic patient (101 = type 2, 51 = type 1) attending KAAUH diabetic clinic and 50 sex and aged matched non diabetic controls. Measurements of total HbA1c was performed in diabetics to determine the level of glycemic control and random blood glucose was measured for control group selection. A complete intraoral soft tissue examination was performed according to the World Health Organization guidelines. Abnormalities were recorded on a checklist of common oral lesions. The relation between HbA1c concentration and prevalence of oral mucosal lesions were analyzed. Results: The prevalence of one or more oral mucosal lesions in the diabetic sample was significantly higher than non diabetics. The most frequent lesions among diabetic patient were fissured and burning tongue sensation, followed by taste disturbance and xerostomia. Logistic regression model revealed that xerostomia increased the probability of one or more oral lesions, while age, gender, smoking, medication use, education and social factors had no effect. We have found no correlation between the quality of glycemic control and frequency of oral mucosal lesions. Conclusion: We can conclude that oral mucosal lesions are common among diabetic patient in Jeddah city, suggesting the necessity for improved standard of prevention, diagnostic and opportune treatment of these lesions. 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 55 
Issue Number : 2 
Publishing Year : 1430 AH
2009 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, March 28, 2010 

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سليمان ع عمروAmro, soliman oInvestigatorDoctorate 
صفية علي العطاسAl-attas, Safia AResearcherDoctorate 

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