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ArticleFrontiers in oral health2025

Cross-sectional association among dietary habits, periodontitis, and uncontrolled diabetes in Hispanics: the LLIPDS study.

Hunter Smith, David Travis Thomas, Gabriela Nicole Vázquez-Morales, Lakin Puckett, María Del Mar Rodriguez, Arnold Stromberg, Luciana Macchion Shaddox, Mauro Pedrine Santamaria, Kevin Pearce, Oelisoa Mireille Andriankaja

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Hunter SmithCollege of Arts & Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
David Travis ThomasDepartment of Athletic Training and Clinical Nutrition, College of Health Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
Gabriela Nicole Vázquez-MoralesNatural Sciences Department, University of Puerto Rico, Cayey, Puerto Rico.
Lakin PuckettDepartment of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, College of Agriculture, Food, & Environment, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
María Del Mar RodriguezSchool of Dental Medicine, Center for Clinical Research and Health Promotion, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Arnold StrombergDr. Bing Zhang Department of Statistics, College of Arts & Sciences, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
Luciana Macchion ShaddoxCollege of Dentistry, Center for Oral Health Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
Mauro Pedrine SantamariaCollege of Dentistry, Center for Oral Health Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
Kevin PearceDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.
Oelisoa Mireille AndriankajaCollege of Dentistry, Center for Oral Health Research, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States.

Funding

Tracking and Evaluation CoreU54GM133807 · NIGMS · UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES · PI MAYS, MARY HELEN · 2020 to 2024
$17.7M
Study of Pathways in the Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and PeriodontitisK23DE025313 · NIDCR · UNIVERSITY OF PUERTO RICO MED SCIENCES · PI ANDRIANKAJA, OELISOA M · 2016 to 2020
$809k
NIDCR NIH HHS K23 DE025313NIGMS NIH HHS U54 GM133807
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Abstract

Objectives: Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is recognized as a risk factor for periodontal disease (PD), with evidence supporting a bidirectional relationship. Food choices are thought to influence both conditions, but research on their impact specifically on PD remains limited. This study aimed to explore whether food choices were linked to higher prevalence of adverse periodontal parameters and poorly controlled glucose levels among Hispanic adults with T2D. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 260 Puerto Rican adults aged 40-65 years, all diagnosed with T2D. Dietary habits were assessed by weekly frequencies of food choices deemed healthy or unhealthy over the past year. Periodontal health was evaluated by the percentage of sites with probing pocket depth (PPD) ≥4 mm and bleeding on probing (BOP) at corresponding teeth. Glucose control was measured by glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels, with uncontrolled glucose defined as HbA1c ≥ 7%. Linear regression models adjusted for demographic and clinical variables estimated associations with PD. Logistic regression assessed associations with glucose control. Results: The median Healthy Eating Score was 0.5 (Q1, Q3: -3.9, 4.5). A higher Healthy Eating Score was significantly associated with fewer sites exhibiting PPD ≥ 4 mm and BOP (adjusted β: -0.02; SE: 0.01; Conclusions: Adherence to a healthier dietary pattern appears to correlate with lower periodontal inflammation and greater glucose control among Hispanics with T2D. Prospective studies are needed to confirm causality and long-term effects.

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comorbiditydietary habitsglucose controlperiodontal diseaserisk factortype 2 diabetes

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PMID39959358
PMCPMC11825391

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