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October 12, 2025Open Access

Environmental Exposure to Cadmium and Lead Exacerbates Kidney Function in People with Diabetes

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SSSoisungwan SatarugDVDavid A. VeseyTKTanaporn Khamphaya

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals that cadmium and lead exposure reduces eGFR in people with diabetes, suggesting possible toxicity.

Key Points

  • Exposure to cadmium and lead was linked to reduced eGFR in individuals with diabetes, indicating health risks.
  • Statistical analysis showed that the association between urinary degradation of beta2-microglobulin and eGFR was stronger in those with diabetes.
  • Individuals with diabetes exhibited more significant tubular cell injury following cadmium and lead exposure, highlighting increased susceptibility.
  • Mediation analysis suggests cadmium exposure contributes to decreased kidney function through tubular cell injury mechanisms.

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Satarug et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ebabe3155248a327effd8chttps://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202510.0616.v1
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