Oral infections affect glycaemic conditions in diabetic rats and increase HbA1c levels in normoglycaemic or diabetic rats.

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Our results indicate that diabetes increases IL-17 levels in hepatic and renal tissues and also enhances IL-17 production in apical periodontitis area of rats.

Our findings indicate that diabetes may change the antioxidant status, increase the concentration of MDA and uric acid, and decrease albumin levels in the serum. In addition, AP can potentiate the effects of diabetes by reducing the levels of albumin and increasing the levels of uric acid.