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The purpose of this research study is to observe whether there is a change in blood glucose levels in response to a 2 hour oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTT) during acute normobaric hypoxia (short term low oxygen levels at normal ambient air pressure).
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Change in glucose levels at altitude | Subjects will be placed on a Reduced Oxygen Breathing Device (ROBD2) to simulate 3 different altitudes at three separate and distinct time periods (ground, 8,000 feet and 12,000 feet) then obtain c-peptide and 2-hour OGTT to determine blood glucose changes during acute normobaric hypoxia. | 1 year |
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Inclusion Criteria (non-diabetics):
Exclusion Criteria (non-diabetics):
Inclusion Criteria (diabetics):
-5 males and/or females, at least 18 years of age, that are type 2 diabetics (MOFH personnel and DoD beneficiaries).
Exclusion Criteria (diabetics):
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We are recruiting male and female patients (MOFH personnel and DoD beneficiaries) whom are at least 18 years of age from the Nellis Air Force Base population.
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Travis Russell, M.D. | Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital/Nellis Air Force Base | Principal Investigator |
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