Senior lecturer at the University Dr Ant Shepherd said: “For many people, it [type 2 diabetes] is a long-term condition which can negatively impact their everyday life and put them at a greater risk of other serious health complications, such as heart disease or eye problems.
“With the number of people living with type 2 diabetes expected to reach 700 million worldwide by 2045, it is vital we find other successful interventions to help us treat and manage the condition, reducing the cost to the NHS and making people’s day-to-day lives better.”
As well as sleeping in special tents, volunteers will wear smart monitors, keep a food diary, and provide samples of bodily fluids such as blood, faeces, and urine.
Furthermore, they will also have their blood-glucose levels tested in order for scientists to understand how their body reacts to the hypoxia.
