I hear you on the flossing guilt trip—I used to roll my eyes at it too. But after my last checkup, I started thinking about it more, especially since dental bills add up fast if stuff gets out of hand. Has anyone actually seen their blood sugar numbers improve after getting gum issues under control? I’m trying to figure out if it’s worth prioritizing dental work when money’s tight, or if it’s just a nice-to-have thing.
Honestly, I was super skeptical about the whole gum health/diabetes link until my hygienist pointed out some deep pockets at my last cleaning. My A1C had been stubbornly high for months, and weirdly, after I got a deep cleaning (which wasn’t cheap, ugh), my numbers did drop a little. Could be coincidence, but my gums stopped bleeding and I felt less run down. Has anyone noticed if their insurance covers more if you have diabetes? Trying to weigh if it’s worth pushing for extra cleanings or just sticking to basics.
Yeah, I was in the same boat thinking it was just dentist hype until my doc flagged my gums too. After a couple extra cleanings, my A1C dipped—not by a ton, but enough to notice. My insurance did cover an extra cleaning because of the diabetes diagnosis, but they made me jump through hoops with paperwork. Honestly, if you can get them to pay for it, I’d say go for it. My gums definitely feel less angry now...
