Millions of individuals have diabetes, and many are surprisingly unaware to know that diabetes can be associated to gum disease. Dental researchers shows that gum disease condition is prevalent to diabetic individuals. Gum disease or gum infection is an additional complication associated with diabetes such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease. Severe gum disease may have the potential to affect blood glucose control and contribute to the progression of diabetes. Steps to promote optimal health should be taken by people with diabetes and likewise with people at risk for diabetes. The visit to a dental professional is highly recommended to assess individual's oral health in a regular basis and so as to address any oral in or gum infection and inflammation. At the same time, dentist may give simple homecare instructions which include the proper technique of brushing and flossing of teeth.