Serum Chromium Level is Increased in Jordanian Smokers, Decreased in Jordanians with Prediabetes and type 2 Diabetes, But not Altered in Jordanians with Hypertension, With Obesity, or With Family History of Diabetes

Conclusions:Higher levels of serum chromium were observed in smokers, whereas lower levels were found to be present in patients with T2D and patients with prediabetes. In addition, serum chromium level may not be affected by hypertension, overweight and obesity, and family history of diabetes.Keywords:Obesity, overweight, serum chromium, smokers, type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, hypertension
Source: International Journal of Preventive Medicine - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research