Hispanic adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus using lipid-lowering agents have better periodontal health than non-users

• Autori principali: Oelisoa M. Andriankaja (Autore), Kaumudi J. Joshipura (Autore), Michael A. Levine (Autore), Margarita Ramirez-Vick (Autore), Julio A. Rivas-Agosto (Autore), Jorge S. Duconge (Autore), Dana T. Graves (Autore)
• Natura: Libro
• Pubblicazione: SAGE Publishing, 2023-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Soggetti: article
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Background: Recent studies suggest that lipid-lowering agents (LLA) may reduce chronic periodontitis, but it is unknown whether this benefit extends to people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Objective: We assessed the association between LLA use and periodontitis in Hispanic adults with T2D. Design: Thi...