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Type 2 Diabetes and Environmental Pollution

Filed in archive Challenges , Research by Gloria Gamat on February 11, 2008

Is environmental pollution linked to type 2 diabetes?

Type 2 Diabetes and Environmental Pollution


That's what Cambridge scientists want to find out.

In the journal The Lancet, Drs. Oliver Jones and Julian Griffin highlight the need to research the possible link between persistent organic pollutants (POPs, a group which includes many pesticides) and insulin resistance, which can lead to adult onset diabeteslinks.

In their commentary, Dr Jones and Dr. Griffin cite peer reviewed research including that of Dr D Lee, et al, which demonstrated a very strong relationship between the levels of POPs in blood, particularly organochlorine compounds, and the risk of type 2 diabetes.


This is really a new factor to look into in terms of type 2 diabetes but could have tremendous clinical implication.

"Of course correlation does not automatically imply causation," says Dr. Jones. "But if there is indeed a link, the health implications could be tremendous. At present there is very limited information. Research into adult onset diabetes currently focuses on genetics and obesity; there has been almost no consideration for the possible influence of environmental factors such as pollution."

Dr Jones said: "I think research should be carried out to first test the hypothesis that POPs exposure can cause diabetes, perhaps using cell or tissue cultures, so we know for sure if this can occur. Assuming POPs can have this effect, the next step would be to try and develop a method of treatment for those people who might be affected."


Really interesting what would come out of this.

Find more details from University of Cambridge.


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