Comparative Study between Saliva and Serum in Diabetic Patients

Abstract

introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a common chronic metabolic disorder which affects millions of people. The prevalence of diabetes for all age groups worldwide was estimated to be 2.8% in 2000 and may reach 4.4% by 2030. The objective of my study was to evaluate and compare thesalivary and serum glucose levels in diabetes mellitus individuals. Material and methods: Study included 200 subjects, out of these 100 subjects were of diagnosed diabetes & 100 nondiabetic subjects were as controls group. 2ml of patient's intra venous blood was obtained from the median cephalic vein of the forearm, by using 5 ml disposable syringe. The blood sample was transferred in a fluoride tube. Results: Glucose was present in saliva of both diabetic and non diabetic subjects. Glucose level was increased in diabetic patients. Conclusion: Concentration of glucose in saliva increases with the increase in serum glucose concentration. A significant correlation was seen between salivary and serum glucose level in diabetic as well as non diabetic subjects.