ArticleToxicology research2024
Biochemical study of the risk of diabetes, prediabetic and insulin resistance in car painters and its association with mercury exposure: a retrospective case-control study.
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Purpose: There is controversy about the effect of mercury (Hg) exposure on developing diabetes and insulin resistance. This study aimed to assess the risk of diabetes and insulin resistance in car painters using biochemical markers and serum Hg levels. Methods: A retrospective case-control study involving 210 male participants aged between 25 and 50 years. The participants were divided into two groups: Car painters for at least one year and healthy people who had not worked as car painters and had no health concerns or chronic diseases. Results: The serum levels of Hg, MDA (malondialdehyde), interleukin (IL)-1β, visfatin, fasting insulin, and fasting blood glucose (FBG) were evaluated. Serum Hg levels were significantly higher in car painters compared to the control group (19.00 ± 7.20 vs. 8.339 ± 3.916 μg/L, Conclusions: Increased serum Hg in car painters increases the risk of insulin resistance and diabetes/prediabetes status.
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