Diabetes affect on your Oral Health Diabetes results from the body’s inability to use insulin effectively, leading to high blood sugar (BSL). Over time, excess sugar damages organs—including the mouth—by weakening the immune system’s white blood cells. This makes it harder to fight bacteria, increasing the risk of oral health problems. The first step to protecting your mouth is to ma... https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/Diabetes%20affect%20on%20your%20Oral%20Health/2617