The Effects of Normobaric Hypoxia on Blood Glucose Levels.

The Effects of Normobaric Hypoxia on Blood Glucose Levels.

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).

Inclusion Criteria (non-diabetics):

• Tricare Insurance Beneficiary (military insurance) receiving care at Nellis AFB
• 5 males with a BMI < 25; 5 males with a BMI > 25 at least 18 years of age (MOFH personnel and DoD beneficiaries).
• 5 females with a BMI < 25; 5 females with a BMI > 25 at least 18 years of age (MOFH personnel and DoD beneficiaries).

Exclusion Criteria (non-diabetics):

• History of abnormal fasting glucose.
• Pulmonary disease.
• Any medications that change glucose control to include systemic steroid and diabetic medications.
• History of claustrophobia.
• Pregnant or breast feeding.
• Non-English speaking.
• Physical inability to wear/use the ROBD2

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):

• Pulmonary disease.
• History of claustrophobia.
• Pregnant or breast feeding.
• Non-English speaking.
• Physical inability to wear/use the ROBD2