New Study Reveals an Unexpected Way to Reduce the Risk of Diabetes

A recent study conducted by American scientists has revealed an unexpected way that may help reduce the risk of developing diabetes. The research is based on previous observations suggesting that people living in mountainous and high-altitude regions are less likely to develop the disease, although the scientific reasons behind this phenomenon remained unclear for a long time.

The researchers explained that laboratory experiments conducted on mice with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes showed that living in conditions simulating the low-oxygen environment found at high altitudes stimulates red blood cells to actively absorb glucose from the bloodstream. In this way, these cells temporarily act like a “sponge,” absorbing excess sugar.

The findings also showed that scientists injected the mice with a chemical substance that mimics the effects of living at high altitudes, which led to a noticeable decrease in blood sugar levels. This discovery highlights a new and important role for red blood cells in regulating glucose metabolism and may help develop innovative therapeutic strategies.

However, the researchers stressed that these results, based on laboratory animal experiments, represent an important scientific starting point. They emphasized the need for extensive clinical trials in humans to confirm their effectiveness and to better understand the precise mechanisms through which this discovery could be applied in future diabetes treatment protocols.