Gargling away the bad bacteria in type 2

[skb]

Researchers from Osaka University find that gargling with an antiseptic mouthwash can reduce 'bad' bacteria in the mouths of people with type 2 diabetes, and may lead to better control of their blood sugar

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[walkerwally1]

Well, I have always used Listerine and pretty much out of habit but always wondered if it really made any difference so maybe it is doing something after all.

[bigskygal]

I have always been a very sporadic user of mouthwash.  But since I have been having all this dental work done, I have been using an Rx mouthwash called Peridex (Chlorhexidine Gluconate 0.12%) it is pretty strong but it seems to also be helping the healing. I think going forward, I will continue using it. Can't hurt, may help with the T2 who knows?