Air pollution and fasting blood glucose: a longitudinal study in China

Limited studies have examined the associations between air pollutants [particles with diameters of 10μm or less (PM), sulphur dioxide (SO), and nitrogen dioxide (NO)] and fasting blood glucose (FBG). We collected data for 27,685 participants who were followed during 2006 and 2008. Generalized Estimating Equation models were used to examine the effects of air pollutants on FBG while controlling for potential confounders. We found that increased exposure to NO, SO and PM was significantly associated with increased FBG levels in single pollutant models (