Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments ‪‪—‬ and scientists may have discovered why

A new study finds that in low-oxygen environments, red blood cells absorb more glucose and convert it into a molecule that helps release oxygen into tissues, revealing an unexpected way the body regulates blood sugar.

  Science/Technology   Apr 6, 2026   0   6  Add to Reading List
Diabetes rates are lower in high-altitude environments ‪‪—‬ and scientists may have discovered why
A new study finds that in low-oxygen environments, red blood cells absorb more glucose and convert it into a molecule that helps release oxygen into tissues, revealing an unexpected way the body regulates blood sugar.
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