With regards to components of oral health, women using OAD and insulin were more likely to report wearing dental prostheses [adjusted OR = 2.05 (95% CI 1.36 to 3.09)] and having loose teeth [adjusted OR = 1.80 (95% CI 1.18 to 2.75)] compared to women without type 2 diabetes. Here, INS is linked to type 2 diabetes mellitus.