Evaluation of Correlation of Blood Glucose and Salivary Glucose Level in Known Diabetic Patients
Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic heterogenous disease in which there is dysregulation of carbohydrates, protein and lipid metabolism; leading to elevated blood glucose levels. The present study was conducted to evaluate the correlation between blood glucose and salivary glucose level...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5994/12398_CE[Ra]_F(P)_PF1(AGAK)_PFA(AK).pdf |
Summary: | Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic heterogenous
disease in which there is dysregulation of carbohydrates, protein
and lipid metabolism; leading to elevated blood glucose levels.
The present study was conducted to evaluate the correlation
between blood glucose and salivary glucose levels in known
diabetic patients and control group and also to evaluate salivary
glucose level as a diagnostic tool in diabetic patients.
Materials and Methods: A total number of 250 patients were
studied, out of which 212 formed the study group and 38 formed
the control group.
Result: Among 250 patients, correlation was evaluated between
blood glucose and salivary glucose values which on analysis
revealed Pearson correlation of 0.073. The p-value was 0.247,
which was statistically non significant.
Conclusion: Salivary glucose values cannot be considered as a
diagnostic tool for diabetic individuals. |
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ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |