Prospective association of metal levels with gestational diabetes mellitus and glucose: A retrospective cohort study from South China.

CONCLUSIONS: Higher Mn and Zn but lower Pb, Ca, and Mg concentrations within a certain range before 24 weeks' gestation might prospectively impair fasting plasma glucose during pregnancy; a greater focus is required on Mn. It could provide early markers of metal for predicting later glucose and suggest implement intervention for pregnant women.
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Source: Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety - January 8, 2021 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Zhou Z, Chen G, Li P, Rao J, Wang L, Yu D, Lin D, Fan D, Ye S, Wu S, Gou X, Wang H, Guo X, Lin L, Suo D, Liu Z Tags: Ecotoxicol Environ Saf Source Type: research