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Trips Outdoors, Type 1 diabetes

Why am I always high (hyperglycemic) at high altitude?

by Julie Hooper, MPH, RDLeave a Comment on Why am I always high (hyperglycemic) at high altitude?
Why am I always high (hyperglycemic) at high altitude?

This week I set out to discover why I seem to be more insulin resistant when I'm at altitude. From Hyperventilation to Hemoconcentration, learn what happens to your body at high altitude.