Living at high altitudes could reduce risk of common disease, study suggests
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Red blood cells absorb glucose like a "sponge" at high altitudes, explaining why there is lower diabetes risk in mountain populations, according to new research.
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When oxygen levels drop, these cells then alter their metabolism to deliver oxygen more efficiently.
This shift also lowers circulating blood sugar, which researchers say explains the lower diabetes risk seen in mountain-dwelling populations.
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