Specifically, exposure to air pollution increases the risk of insulin resistance, leading to type 2 diabetes.
A study of nearly 3,000 people by Professor Annette Peters’ research team at the center found that individuals with impaired glucose metabolism, or early signs of diabetes, are more likely to develop diabetes if they live in a polluted environment.
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The study was published in the Diabetes journal.
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