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Gargling away the bad bacteria in type 2

Started by skb, March 14, 2024, 11:04:43 PM

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skb

March 14, 2024, 11:04:43 PM
QuoteResearchers from Osaka University find that gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash can reduce 'bad' bacteria in the mouths of people with type 2 diabetes, and may lead to better control of their blood sugar

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walkerwally1

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March 15, 2024, 10:47:59 AM
Well, I have always used Listerine and pretty much out of habit but always wondered if it really made any difference so maybe it is doing something after all.
Type 2 since 1993.  Control with LCHF diet. 
A1c 4.8%   8/1/2023
Living in Mojave Desert, California, USA
"The 50-50-90 Rule.  Anytime you have a 50-50% chance of getting something right, there is a 90% chance you will get it wrong"

bigskygal

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March 15, 2024, 11:00:08 AM
I have always been a very sporadic user of mouthwash.  But since I have been having all this dental work done, I have been using an Rx mouthwash called Peridex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%) it is pretty strong but it seems to also be helping the healing. I think going forward, I will continue using it. Can't hurt, may help with the T2 who knows?

T-2 dx 2/2012 FBG 243 A1c 9.5%   A1c 6/2012  5.7%.  A1c 4% club 7/2013 to 12/2016.
12-2016 5.1%.   6/18 5.3%.   6/19  5.7%.  6/20 5.7%.  7/21 5.2%.  8/22 5.5%.  7/23 6%.
Off meds 3/2015, diet controlled.  Minimal exercise.
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