High-altitude exercise may up hypoglycemia risk with type 1 diabetes

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WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Exercise at a high altitude may increase the risk for hypoglycemia in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published online Dec. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

Cory William Dugan, from University of Western Australia in Crawley, and colleagues investigated the effect of acute hypoxia (simulated high altitude) versus normoxia on blood glucose levels and carbohydrate oxidation rates during moderate-intensity exercise in seven individuals with type 1 diabetes.

Period29 Dec 2021

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  • TitleHigh-Altitude Exercise May Up Hypoglycemia Risk With Type 1 Diabetes
    Media name/outletPhysicians Weekly
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    Date29/12/21
    DescriptionExercise at a high altitude may increase the risk for hypoglycemia in individuals with type 1 diabetes, according to a study published online Dec. 22 in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

    Cory William Dugan, from University of Western Australia in Crawley, and colleagues investigated the effect of acute hypoxia (simulated high altitude) versus normoxia on blood glucose levels and carbohydrate oxidation rates during moderate-intensity exercise in seven individuals with type 1 diabetes.
    Producer/AuthorPhysicians Weekly
    URLhttps://www.physiciansweekly.com/high-altitude-exercise-may-up-hypoglycemia-risk-with-type-1-diabetes/
    PersonsCory Dugan, Paul Fournier
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