Ambient Air Pollutants Have Adverse Effects on Insulin and Glucose Homeostasis in Mexican Americans

2016176 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Zhanghua Chen · University of Southern California

Muhammad T. Salam · University of Southern California

Claudia M. Toledo‐Corral · California State University Los Angeles

Richard M. Watanabe · University of Southern California

Anny H. Xiang · Kaiser Permanente

Thomas A. Buchanan · University of Southern California

Rima Habre

Abstract

Exposure to ambient air pollutants adversely affects glucose tolerance, insulin sensitivity, and blood lipid concentrations. Our findings suggest that ambient air pollutants may contribute to the pathophysiology in the development of T2D and related sequelae.

Topics & Keywords

Air Quality and Health Impacts Energy and Environment Impacts Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diabetes Care

Volume 39, Issue 4, pp. 547-554

DOI: 10.2337/dc15-1795

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