This fact is from Diabetes Mellitus in General Medicine. It is a commonly tested concept in NEET MDS examinations. Understanding this fact is crucial for answering MCQs correctly.
Type 2 = insulin resistant 90 percent = lifestyle
HbA1c = glycated hemoglobin 3-month average glucose marker
HbA1c less than 7 percent = good control for dental treatment
Dental implications: delayed healing increased infections periodontal disease
Oral manifestations = xerostomia burning mouth candidiasis
Fasting glucose greater than 126 = diabetes diagnosis.