Bleeding Gums and Diabetes are co-related.  When Bleeding gums are treated it has a direct effect on controlling the blood sugar and vice versa.  The main cause of Bleeding gums is Poor Oral hygiene which causes bacterial growth in the mouth.  These bacteria also cause micro ulcerations in the gums and bacteria can travel through small blood vessels into the body and can cause plaque deposit in the bigger blood vessels.  This may cause constriction of the blood vessels and dislodgment of the deposited plaque.  This can lead to high blood pressure, stroke, heart disease etc...  For more details please see the following article...

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/oral-health-and-hygiene/warning-signs.html

The American Diabetic Association is arranging a Health Expo at Jacob Javitz Center, NY on Saturday March 15th, 2014 from 10AM - 4 PM.  Free Entrance.

New York State Academy of General Dentistry will be conducting a complimentary oral exam which includes Oral Cancer Screening.  

Dr. B.K. Verma is the Public information officer for the Academy of General Dentistry.