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Nice has released an update to its guidance on its Type 2 diabetes mellitus in adults. This was published in Mar 2022. The last big update was in 2015.
In June 22, NICE released an update on this guideline. We should be advising all patients with T2DM that they are at higher risk of periodontitis. If they get periodontitis, managing it can help their blood glucose control and reduce the risks of hyperglycaemia. We should be advising patients to have regular dental checkups.