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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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