Awareness of Patients Having Diabetes Mellitus About Oral Health

Knowledge, Attitude and Awareness of Diabetic Patients on Association Between Oral Health and Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetic patients will be asked to answer a group of questions about the predictors (age, type of diabetes, level of education) and about the outcomes [knowledge and awareness of the link between diabetes and oral health, and attitude towards maintaining their oral health as diabetics.

The study will recruit patients having diabetes mellitus; where they will be asked to answer a questionnaire after obtaining an informed consent. Diabetic patients will be asked to answer a group of questions about the predictors (age, type of diabetes, level of education) and about the outcomes knowledge and awareness of the link between diabetes and oral health, and attitude towards maintaining their oral health as diabetics.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged at least 18 years and being diagnosed with diabetes mellitus

Exclusion Criteria:

• individuals who refuse to participate in the study