Bryanna, thank you very much re: how the oral infection may be impacting blood sugar regulation. No one has ever pointed this out to me. It also could explain why my CRP level is usually slightly elevated. Perhaps the perio disease might be the cause. Various docs have routinely dismissed the CRP results as inconsequential.

I'll see the perio on Nov. 30 and will be sure to discuss the blood sugar issues.

Thanks again for all the valuable information. And, happy birthday wishes!!