The Impact Of Acute Hyperglycemia On Heart Rate Variability In Men And Women.

BACKGROUND: Heart rate variability (HRV) is used to non-invasively assess autonomic nervous system (ANS) regulation of the heart. Chronic hyperglycemia has been known to reduce HRV; however, no research has examined the impact of acute hyperglycemia on HRV, considering the potential for sex- and menstrual cycle phase-based differences. PURPOSE: To examine the impact of acute hyperglycemia on HRV, in men and women during the early and late...