Holding your breath could change how your body handles sugar

NCT ID NCT05422430

First seen May 23, 2026 ยท Last updated May 23, 2026

Summary

This study looked at how short periods of low oxygen (from repeated breath-holding) affect blood sugar levels during a glucose test. Twenty healthy adults, people with prediabetes, and those with type 2 diabetes took part. The goal was to understand the body's response, not to treat any condition.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Unviersity of Texas at Austin

    Austin, Texas, 78712, United States

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