London: Diabetes is less common among people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, than at sea level, and researchers who have discovered why that happens say the reason may lead to ...

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Research suggests low-oxygen conditions may cause red blood cells to soak up excess blood sugar. Image credit: Peter Burnett/Getty Images It is a comprehensive, daily effort that combines monitoring, ...

Living at high altitude appears to protect against diabetes, and scientists have finally discovered the reason. When oxygen levels drop, red blood cells switch into a new metabolic mode and absorb ...

Share on Pinterest Research suggests low-oxygen conditions may cause red blood cells to soak up excess blood sugar. Image credit: Peter Burnett/Getty Images A study suggests that under low-oxygen ...

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