Effects of Chewing Gum for Dry Mouth in Diabetes

Dry mouth was diagnosed in the initial assessment of diabetic individuals assigned to the intervention group. Following the assessment, they were asked to chew gum for 15 minutes before each main meal for seven days. Dry mouth was re-evaluated with the Xerostomia Scale seven days later.

The control group was informed about the study. They were then assessed for dry mouth. They were asked to follow their standard treatment. They were warned not to chew gum. A day later, dry mouth was assessed again without any treatment.