New study shows link between perfluorinated compounds, diabetes

Perfluorinated compounds are environmental toxins that are found in fire extinguishing foam and water-repellent textiles and, for example. In a new study, a research team led from Uppsala University has seen links between high levels of perfluorinated compounds in the blood and diabetes.
 From Diabetologia (open access)
Circulating levels of perfluoroalkyl substances and prevalent diabetes in the elderly 

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