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Study links PM2.5 pollution to increased risk of diabetes; even low levels pose risk

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In diabetes, pollution is thought to reduce insulin production and trigger inflammation, preventing the body from converting blood glucose into energy that the body needs to maintain health. Previous studies have found that PM 2.5 Overall, the researchers estimated that pollution contributed to 3.2 In the US, the EPA’s PM 2.5

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