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The mouth is a gateway to the body, and for people with type 2 diabetes, oral care goes far beyond brushing and flossing. Gum disease can inflame tissues around teeth and link to uncontrolled diabetes and high blood pressure. Diabetes makes it harder to fight infection, leaving gums vulnerable. When bacteria and inflammation enter the bloodstream through gum disease, it becomes harder to control blood sugar levels. Treating gum disease can improve blood sugar control. Black Americans face disproportionate risks, being more likely to have diabetes and die from complications. Proper brushing techniques, regular flossing, water flossers, and dental checkups every six months are essential preventive measures for managing oral health with diabetes.

Offset's got a love-hate relationship with casinos. He got shot at one and got into a shouting match at another, but he leaned into all the drama for a new music video. The rapper collaborated with Don Toliver on his upcoming album "GMFU," and they filmed inside a casino. Offset says it's a case of art imitating life, describing his life as a "movie."

Quen Blackwell covers The Cut for September 2026 with a 12-image spread from the creator who turned her online voice into a career.

Coco Gauff covers The Gentlewoman for September 2026, a style-forward look at the US Open and French Open champion.

Braden Peters, better known online as Clavicular, has pleaded not guilty to charges that he raped a 17-year-old girl who appeared in his viral beauty-focused videos. The 20-year-old livestreamer appeared in court on Thursday in Orleans, Massachusetts, where he faced allegations stemming from an encounter in May 2025 at his family's Cape Cod home.

Jennifer Hudson covers Variety for September 2026, celebrating the EGOT winner and talk show host from Chicago.