GINGIVAL CREVICULAR BLOOD

Aug 18 2025HEALTH

Gums Bleeding? It Might Be Telling You More Than You Think

People with gum disease often have hidden diabetes. When gums bleed during a dental check-up, that blood could be a clue. This blood, called gingival crevicular blood (GCB), might help find diabetes early. But how good is it compared to the usual finger prick test? Researchers wanted to know. They checked both GCB and the standard capillary finger prick blood (CFB)....

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