Sustained high blood sugar levels caused by diabetes and other factors raise the risk of tooth decay as sugars in the blood are transferred to saliva, University of Osaka researchers have found. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/02/japan/science-health/study-blood-sugar-tooth-decay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #health #blood #universityofosaka