People with diabetes need to exercise much more self-care when it comes to everyday activities. Even though diabetes is primarily regarded as a disorder of the blood and metabolism, it has far ranging effects for a person beyond just watching a diet more carefully. Diabetes can affect the most unlikely things, such as greater risk of foot injuries and, in terms of general dentistry in Long Island, it can also have an effect on a person’s mouth and oral health. But how? And why? (more…)