India, Nov. 11 -- Air quality in our cities is worsening, and experts are beginning to understand how air pollution can cause serious issues, including metabolic and cardiac complications. Research into metabolic health has shown that whilst lung function can obviously be affected by the toxins in the air we breathe, the risks to our blood sugar and cardiac health are more concerning.

Medical research has shown a strong association between environmental factors and blood sugar levels. Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is closely associated with increased risks of Type 2 diabetes.

"As air pollutants increase, they enter the bloodstream, causing systemic inflammation and oxidation that affect the body's ability to regulate insulin and blood...