Open AccessFlight and diabetes
Author(s) -
Mehmet Uğurlu
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
anatolian journal of cardiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2149-2271
DOI - 10.5152/anatoljcardiol.2021.s108
Subject(s) - aeronautics , diabetes mellitus , medicine , medical emergency , engineering , endocrinology
Although safe and fast, air travel can cause problems in diabetic passengers and pilots. In fact, most diabetes-related emergencies can be prevented during the flight. Diabetic passengers and pilots can fly safely with proper control and planning. In this review, we have discussed in detail the negativities caused by flights in diabetic passengers and pilots and some issues to be considered during and after the flight.