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Growing evidence suggests that diabetes risk may involve more than genetics, diet, and physical inactivity alone. Researchers are now studying whether environmental chemicals could influence metabolic health in ways that contribute to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. While the science is still developing, interest in how environmental exposures may …

Endocrine disruptors are substances that interfere with the body’s endocrine system, which is responsible for producing hormones that regulate a variety of bodily functions. Endocrine disruptors have been linked to an increased risk of developing diabetes, a chronic metabolic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. In recent years, researchers …