Air pollution and diabetes research uncovers how environmental pollutants significantly increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes through multiple biological pathways. Studies show that air pollution contributes to 150,000 new cases of type 2 diabetes annually in the U.S., with pollutants reducing insulin production and triggering inflammation that disrupts the body's ability to convert glucose into energy. The evidence demonstrates that type 2 diabetes biomarkers increase as both concentration and duration of air pollution exposure increase, causing inflammation and oxidative stress that leads to cell and tissue damage. Explore the research linking air quality to diabetes risk and why clean air is essential for metabolic health.