Evaluation of salivary glucose, amylase, and total protein in Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Conclusion: These results suggest that diabetes influences the composition of saliva. Since a significant correlation was not observed between salivary and blood glucose levels, further research is needed to determine salivary glucose estimation as a diagnostic tool for diabetes mellitus.
Source: Table of Contents : Indian Journal of Dental Research : 2006 - 17(3) - Category: Dentistry Authors: M IndiraP ChandrashekarKiran Kumar KattappagariLalith Prakash K ChandraRavi Teja ChitturiRamana Reddy BV Source Type: research
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