Type I Diabetes affects up to 3 million Americans, and about 30,000 are diagnosed each year. According to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), about 15% of those with Type 1 diabetes are children. (Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/diabetes/facts-statistics-infographic)
Those with Type I Diabetes are more predisposed to gum disease. In fact, one study found periodontitis was 5x more prevalent in those with Type 1 diabetes than those without!
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