Correlational analysis between salivary and blood glucose levels in individuals with and without diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To estimate the association of patient-related demographic, socioeconomic status, physical activity, stress, and dietary factors influencing the relationship between salivary and blood glucose levels in individuals with and without diabetes mellitus (DM).

Method

This cross-sectional study was conducted on 166 participants with and without DM. Saliva and blood were collected to estimate the glucose levels. Age, gender, occupation, socioeconomic and education level, BMI, hip to waist circumference, stress, dietary pattern, lifestyle, physical activity, family history of diabetes, and type of diabetes were recorded. The association of saliva to predict blood glucose levels was analysed using Spearman Rank Correlation and how these patient-related factors influence the

SUBMITTER: Shettigar L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11302642 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature