Study finds arsenic and toxic metal exposure accelerates diabetes progression in southern Texas Mexican Americans.

A study published in Diabetes Care by University of Illinois Chicago researchers reveals that exposure to arsenic and other toxic metals may speed up diabetes progression. Analyzing over 500 Mexican Americans in southern Texas, the study found that those with higher urinary toxic metal levels experienced faster blood sugar increases. Mitigating this risk through reduced exposure to contaminated food and water could be crucial in addressing diabetes prevalence.

September 16, 2024
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