The recent epidemics of metabolic diseases, obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), liver lipid
disorders and metabolic syndrome have largely been attributed to genetic background and …

Background: There has been increasing interest in the concept that exposures to
environmental chemicals may be contributing factors to the epidemics of diabetes and …

Living organisms are surrounded with heavy metals such as methylmercury, manganese,
cobalt, cadmium, arsenic, as well as pesticides such as deltamethrin and paraquat, or …

Background: Diabetes affects an estimated 346 million persons globally, and total deaths
from diabetes are projected to increase> 50% in the next decade. Understanding the role of …

Groundwater arsenic (As) contamination is a global public health concern. The high level of
As exposure (100‐1000 μg/L or even higher) through groundwater has been frequently …

The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is currently at epidemic proportions and it is estimated
that it will increase even further over the next decades. Although genetic predisposition and …

A comprehensive guide to assessing the health effects of environmental toxicants in
nonoccupational settings Now in a second edition, Environmental Toxicants: Human …

An attempt has been made to review the endocrine/hormonal implications of a few
environmentally significant metals, viz, lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, arsenic and nickel …

The dysfunction of pancreatic β-cells plays a central role in the onset and progression of
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Insulin secretory defects in β-cells are characterized by a …

Background: High arsenic exposure has been related to diabetes, but at low-moderate
levels the evidence is mixed. Arsenic metabolism, which is partly genetically controlled and …