Can Sulfonylureas for Agricultural Use Cause Diabetes? A Report of Three Cases

Abstract

Sulfonylureas (SUs) are commonly used as herbicides. Many farmers and other professionals use SUs for cereal, strawberry, and grape crops. This study examines the possible association between exposure to SUs herbicides and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study presents three cases of unrelated agronomists who had used SUs for more than three decades and developed T2D. The objective was to investigate the association between occupational dermal and inhalation exposure to herbicides and T2D. Further studies with a larger sample size are needed to determine the association and to help develop prevention strategies.

Attitudes of Family Members and Caregivers Regarding Alzheimer’s Disease Pre-Symptomatic Screening

“…This trend of Greek participants could be due to a variety of cultural, societal, or healthcare-related factors specific to Greece. The Greek healthcare system and its emphasis on early detection and preventive measures could lead to higher awareness and willingness to engage in such screenings [31,32]. Greece enacted the National Dementia Strategy in 2014 to design policies and improve care for people with dementia and their car-ers, thus new educational programs and campaigns related to dementia and screening have been organized to educate families of people with dementia, informal caregivers, and family members as well as health-care professionals.…”