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The mission of the Bas van de Goor Foundation (BvdGF) is to enhance the quality of life of people with diabetes through sports. That's why we organize several events for people with diabetes. On two of those events we did research.

KilimanjaroDiabetesChallenge_2008_sportanddiabetes

Kilimanjaro Diabetes Challenge 20008
In 2008 a group of 8 people with diabetes mellitus type 1 climbed the Mount Kilimanjaro (5.895 m) in Tanzania. The highest mountain of Africa. Supported by a medical and research team the group accomplished this big achievement. Before, during and after the climb research is done to check the influence of high altitude on diabetes mellitus type 1. You find here more about the results.

Results so far
2008 Kilimanjaro English Proposals compilation
2009 ADA CGM at high altitude Kilimanjaro
2009 ADA energy expenditure and acute mountain sickness
2009 Kilimanjaro columns NTvG Kilimanjaro
2009 Kilimanjaro insulin requirements at altitude
2009 Kilimanjaro Mayo Clinics research results

Accuracy of Handheld Blood Glucose Meters at High Altitude

Atlas Diabetes Challenge 2010
In 2010 a group of 13 people with diabetes mellitus type 1 climbed the Mount Toubkal (4.167 m) in Marokko. After 8 months of training and preparation all of the participants reached de top. A life changing achievement because the participants experienced the benefits of sports and exercise on a life with diabetes. Before, during and after the climb the medical team did research about the effects of exercise on a life with diabetes mellitus type 2. Here you read more about the research that’s done.

Results so far
2010 Toubkal general research results
2010 Toubkal EE and Intake
2010 Toubkal Glucose AMS EE at altitude
2010 Toubkal short overview research proposal