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Abstract

Modern Research in Dentistry

Assessment of Various Physiological Fluids in Diabetes Diagnosis-A Mini Review
  • Open or CloseAnuradha G1*, Arvind Muthukrishnan2, Vishnupriya Veeraraghavan3 and Gautham Kumar N4

    1Prof & Head, Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Madha Dental College, Chennai, India

    2Prof & Head, Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, India

    3Prof, Dept of Biochemistry, Sabetha Dental College, Chennai, India

    4Prof, Dept of Periodontics & Implantology, Madha Dental College & Hospital, Chennai, India

    *Corresponding author:Anuradha G, Prof & Head, Dept of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Madha Dental College, Chennai, India

Submission: June 08, 2020 Published: August 12, 2020

DOI: 10.31031/MRD.2020.05.000613

ISSN:2637-7764
Volume5 Issue3

Summary

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia due to insulin deficiency or its ineffectiveness. Successful management of diabetes involves constant monitoring of the glycemic status of the patient which is usually done by estimating the glucose concentration in blood. However, drawing blood is always an invasive procedure which has prompted researchers to look at alternative biofluids as a reliable substitute to blood for glucose estimation. This mini review examines various biofluids including urine, tears, sweat, and saliva as possible candidates for glucose estimation in diabetic patients.

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