The aim of the study is to compare the levels of Gingival Crevicular Fluid (GCF) interleukin 8 (IL‐8), matrix metalloproteinase 8 (MMP‐8) and advanced glycated‐end products (AGEs) in a cohort of type 1 diabetic (T1D) subjects and healthy controls. The gene discussed is MMP8; the disease is type 1 diabetes mellitus.