(This is an excerpt of the Health Rounds newsletter, where we present latest medical studies on Tuesdays and Thursdays.) Feb ...

Researchers aimed at clarifying the mechanism underlying this connection and tracking the fate of glucose in hypoxic animals.

Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates of diabetes than people living closer to sea level. But the mechanism of this protection ...

Scientists have long known that people living at high altitudes, where oxygen levels are low, have lower rates of diabetes ...

Oat milk is a popular dairy alternative, but its moderate-to-high glycemic index and 15–20g of carbohydrates per cup may ...

In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to adapt to low oxygen levels—such as those found at high altitudes. One of the most striking ...

Continuous glucose monitors provide live data for blood sugar levels. But is access to this health data a good thing for non-diabetics?

In a 2023 paper on hypoxia and glucose metabolism, our lab showed how organisms rewire their metabolism to adapt to low ...

Breakfast habits that drain your energy include starting your day with sugar and fried foods, drinking too much coffee, and skipping breakfast altogether.

The test Indians trust most may be the reason everyone is diagnosing and getting treatment for diabetes too late.

Red blood cells may hold the secret to fighting diabetes—by soaking up sugar when oxygen runs low. People who live high in the mountains have long been observed to develop diabetes less often than ...

Poor sleep quality and shorter sleep duration could directly impact blood sugar levels and push otherwise healthy individuals towards a pre-diabetic state, according to a large cohort study published ...