Long-term PM2.5 exposure linked to higher Type 2 diabetes risk: Study

A study has found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 is linked to a 10-16% higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes for every 10 microgram per cubic metre increase in exposure. PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter with a diameter below 2.5 micrometres, which can penetrate deep into the lungs. The findings were published in the Journal of Vascular Diseases.