High exposure to phthalates is associated with HbA1 c worsening in type 2 diabetes subjects with and without edentulism: a prospective pilot study.

Phthalates are not associated with edentulism but predict the worsening of glucose control in subjects with type 2 diabetes. These findings might prove relevant in identifying novel biomarkers of cardiometabolic risk. Further studies are needed to validate our results and estimate the true potential of phthalates in terms of risk assessment.