Comparative Study between Saliva and Serum in Diabetic Patients

ABSTRACT

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a common chronicmetabolic disorder which affects millions of people. Theprevalence of diabetes for all age groups worldwide wasestimated to be 2.8% in 2000 and may reach 4.4% by 2030.The objective of my study was to evaluate and comparethesalivary and serum glucose levels in diabetes mellitusindividuals.Material and methods: Study included 200 subjects, out ofthese 100 subjects were of diagnosed diabetes & 100 nondiabetic subjects were as controls group. 2ml of patient’s intravenous blood was obtained from the median cephalic veinof the forearm, by using 5 ml disposable syringe. The bloodsample was transferred in a fluoride tube.Results: Glucose was present in saliva of both diabetic andnon diabetic subjects. Glucose level was increased in diabeticpatients.Conclusion: Concentration of glucose in saliva increases withthe increase in serum glucose concentration. A significantcorrelation was seen between salivary and serum glucose levelin diabetic as well as non diabetic subjects.