Additionally, any adjustment for differences in age, sex, race / ethnicity, and
levels of glucose control over time, did not remove the excess prevalence among those with type 2 diabetes.
During the study, 24 people travelled to Mount Everest and underwent
assessments of glucose control, body weight changes and inflammation biomarkers at Everest Base Camp, which is at an altitude of 5,300 m. Half the group remained at Base Camp while the other half climbed the mountain to a maximum of 8,848 m. Measurements were taken in each group at week six and week eight of the trek.
It would seem that there is probably exogenous insulin circulating in my body all throughout the day as it is the only way I can keep any
semblance of glucose control, even on a very low carb diet.
In many cases periodontal disease or a urinary tract infection can precipitate loss
of glucose control in the diabetic patient.