biostudies-literatureUnknown25(1)Atwa HA<h4>Background</h4>Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition potentially influenced by environmental factors, including exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium.<h4>Objective</h4>This cross-sectional study (n = 62) was conducted between March 2020 and March 2022 to evaluate the relationship between PTEs exposure and glycemic control in Egyptian children with T1D.<h4>Methods</h4>Hair samples were analyzed for potentially toxic elements (PTE) concentrations using ICP-MS. Clinical and environmental data, including dietary habits and parental smoking, were collected.<h4>Results</h4>Among participants, 82.3% had elevated lead levels, and 53.2% had elevated cadmium levels. Children with poor glycemic control had significantly higher mean hair lead concentrations BMC pediatrics680https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12442298biostudies-literatureHair levels of mercury, lead, and cadmium and their association with glycemic control in Egyptian children with type 1 diabetes.PMC12442298Hemeda MSAbdelaziz BMIbrahim MAKhafagy AAFarh RMAtwa HAfalseHair levels of mercury, lead, and cadmium and their association with glycemic control in Egyptian children with type 1 diabetes.<h4>Background</h4>Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a chronic autoimmune condition potentially influenced by environmental factors, including exposure to heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium.<h4>Objective</h4>This cross-sectional study (n = 62) was conducted between March 2020 and March 2022 to evaluate the relationship between PTEs exposure and glycemic control in Egyptian children with T1D.<h4>Methods</h4>Hair samples were analyzed for potentially toxic elements (PTE) concentrations using ICP-MS. Clinical and environmental data, including dietary habits and parental smoking, were collected.<h4>Results</h4>Among participants, 82.3% had elevated lead levels, and 53.2% had elevated cadmium levels. Children with poor glycemic control had significantly higher mean hair lead concentrations 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Sep2026-06-03T11:19:37.256Z2026-05-29T03:06:18.197ZS-EPMC124422984096315010.1186/s12887-025-06134-1