Association of Urinary Metal Profiles with Altered Glucose Levels and Diabetes Risk: A Population-Based Study in China

2015187 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Wei Feng · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Xiuqing Cui · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Bing Liu · Ministry of Ecology and Environment

Chuanyao Liu · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Yang Xiao · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Wei Lü · Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Huan Guo

Abstract

Our results suggest that multiple metals in urine are associated with FPG, IFG or diabetes risk. Because the cross-sectional design precludes inferences about causality, further prospective studies are warranted to validate our findings.

Topics & Keywords

Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity Heavy metals in environment Trace Elements in Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PLoS ONE

Volume 10, Issue 4, pp. e0123742-e0123742

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123742

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