Performance of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems at Altitude

Performance of Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems at Altitude.

10 healthy volunteers will undergo the controlled lowering of their blood glucose level at sea level and a simulated altitude of 8,000 feet, to test the hypothesis that continuous glucose monitoring system measurement of blood glucose is as accurate at altitude as at sea level.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 - 60 years.
• No known medical conditions or concomitant medication.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy.
• Marine diving in preceding 24 hours.
• Unable to provide written informed consent.