31/07/2025
🩺🇵🇭 Philippine Diabetes Week
“Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps”
Let us break the boundaries between Diabetes & Dentistry🦷
Did you know that diabetes doesn’t just affect blood sugar—it affects your mouth, too?
⚠️ Gum disease is more common, more severe, and more dangerous in people with diabetes.
🦠 High blood sugar = Higher risk for oral infections, dry mouth, and slow healing.
🪥 But here’s the good news: oral health and blood sugar control go hand in hand.
This week, we raise awareness, break silos, and build stronger links between medical and dental care.
Because managing diabetes isn’t just about medication—it’s about total health, including your smile. 💚
💡 Let’s work together—physicians, dentists, and communities—to stop diabetes from damaging what matters most: our lives, our health, and our hope.