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00:00Daily Pollution Crisis – Know about increased risk of diabetes
00:07PM2.5 Exposure and Diabetes Risk
00:13Several epidemiological studies have shown that air pollution affects diabetes.
00:18Prolonged exposure to PM2.5 increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.
00:23PM2.5 Increases Blood Sugar Levels
00:28Exposure to fine particulate matter PM2.5 in the air leads to an increase in blood sugar and HbA1c.
00:36This includes normoglycemia, prediabetes, and all types of diabetes.
00:42Pregnant Women at Higher Risk
00:46People with obesity or heart disease are at higher risk from air pollution.
00:50Pregnant women are at increased risk of developing diabetes, with potential impact on the child.
00:56Risk of Type 1 Diabetes in Children
01:01Children exposed to air pollution may have a higher risk of developing type 1 diabetes.
01:06How to Protect Yourself
01:10Try to stay indoors when pollution levels are high.
01:13Install air purifiers at home.
01:15Wear masks with N95 or KN95 filtration levels when going out.
01:22What is PM2.5?
01:25PM particulate matter are particles in the air.
01:28PM10 particles have a diameter of 10 micrometers or less.
01:32PM2.5 has a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less.
01:38PM2.5 enters the bloodstream.
01:41These particles are so small that they pass from the lungs into the blood.
01:45This poses a greater risk to people with heart or lung disease, the elderly, and children.