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Disturbances of glucose tolerance in workers exposed to electromagnetic radiation.

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Bielski J, Sikorski M · 1996

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Radiowave-exposed workers showed impaired blood sugar control in 62% of cases, with some also displaying abnormal brain activity.

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Polish researchers tested 50 workers exposed to electromagnetic radiation (radiowaves) and found that 62% showed abnormal blood sugar responses after drinking a glucose solution. Their blood sugar levels rose higher than normal and stayed elevated longer than expected, indicating impaired glucose tolerance. Additionally, 32% of those with glucose problems also showed abnormal brain wave patterns on EEG tests.

Why This Matters

This occupational health study reveals a concerning connection between radiowave exposure and metabolic dysfunction that deserves serious attention. The fact that nearly two-thirds of exposed workers showed impaired glucose tolerance suggests EMF exposure may interfere with normal insulin response and blood sugar regulation. What makes this particularly significant is the additional finding of abnormal brain activity in one-third of those with glucose problems, pointing to potential neurological involvement in EMF-induced metabolic disruption. While the study lacks specific exposure measurements, occupational RF exposures are typically much higher than consumer device levels, making this relevant for understanding potential health risks in high-exposure scenarios. The reality is that our understanding of EMF effects on metabolism remains limited, but studies like this suggest we shouldn't dismiss the possibility that chronic exposure could contribute to metabolic disorders.

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Specific exposure levels were not quantified in this study.

Study Details

The aim of this study is to observe Disturbances of glucose tolerance in workers exposed to electromagnetic radiation.

The study group was composed of 50 workers exposed to electromagnetic radiation (radiowaves).

Out of them 31 persons (62%), employed mostly in the risk zone, showed irregular glycaemia after ora...

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Bielski J, Sikorski M (1996). Disturbances of glucose tolerance in workers exposed to electromagnetic radiation. Med Pr 47(3):227-231, 1996.
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@article{j_1996_disturbances_of_glucose_tolerance_1907,
  author = {Bielski J and Sikorski M},
  title = {Disturbances of glucose tolerance in workers exposed to electromagnetic radiation.},
  year = {1996},
  
  url = {https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8760506/},
}

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Polish researchers tested 50 workers exposed to electromagnetic radiation (radiowaves) and found that 62% showed abnormal blood sugar responses after drinking a glucose solution. Their blood sugar levels rose higher than normal and stayed elevated longer than expected, indicating impaired glucose tolerance. Additionally, 32% of those with glucose problems also showed abnormal brain wave patterns on EEG tests.