Air pollution diabetes risk

4498 days ago

Results from the German GINIplus and LISAplus birth cohorts show that long-term exposure to traffic-related air pollution may increase insulin resistance in children.

Researchers said that oxidative stress caused by exposure to air pollutants may play a role in the development of insulin resistance.

Sweet drinks linked to type 2 diabetes

4519 days ago

Data from the EPIC cohorts shows that an increase in consumption of one 33cl sweetened soft drink per day is associated with an 18% increase in risk of developing diabetes.

Juice and nectar consumption was not associated with type 2 diabetes incidence.