Why people with diabetes are more vulnerable to air pollution's cellular toll

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Air pollution affects health beyond the lungs. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5), tiny airborne particles that can enter the respiratory system, can trigger inflammation that affects other parts of the body. People with type 2 diabetes may be particularly vulnerable, as the disease can already impair stem cell function in the bone marrow, which produces blood cells and supports bone health.

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Why people with diabetes are more vulnerable to air pollution's cellular toll

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