DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i02.012

Pages: 363-368

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder associated with a wide range of complications with increased morbidity and mortality in affected individuals. Ignorance regarding the oral and systemic signs and symptoms of diabetes is prevalent in our society. Studies addressing the awareness levels of oral and systemic diabetic manifestations are inadequate. The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness about general and oral complications and the oral hygiene practices among diabetic subjects in Puducherry. The study was designed based on Questionnaire. The study was conducted in the government & private hospitals in union territory of Puducherry. 200 Diabetic Subjects (103 males and 93 females) who volunteered to complete the questionnaire were recruited. The frequency distribution was obtained. The Diabetic subjects in Puducherry were not aware of the oral complications caused due to Diabetes, their attitude to maintain good oral hygiene was also very poor. In order to promote proper oral health and to reduce the risk of oral diseases, health professionals in both the dental and medical fields need to take the responsibility to develop programs to educate the public to create awareness on regular dental visits.