The relationship between periodontal status and hyperglycemia after kidney transplantation

Several factors have been associated with hyperglycemia after kidney transplantation (KTx), including systemic inflammation. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between periodontal status and hyperglycemia in KTx patients.Forty-four KTx patients were included in this cross-sectional study. Periodontitis severity was categorized into stage I to IV. Fasting blood glucose (FBG) was measured, and hyperglycemia was analyzed at different...