Air pollution is not only bad for your lungs, it may increase your change of getting diabetes. According to a new study, people who live in highly polluted areas have a greater change of developing Type 2 diabetes. Over 20 million Americans have diabetes, and experts are starting to look at environmental factors and the role they may play in developing the disease. Air pollution can cause chronic low-grade inflammation, which can make one susceptible to disease. More studies are underway, but this is a reminder that living a healthy lifestyle can have benefits – by walking and riding your bike as much as possible, you’ll be getting the exercise you need to prevent diabetes as well as reducing pollution!
Link Between Air Pollution and Diabetes
