Open AccessUp In The Air With Diabetes: a Systematic Review of Literature and A Pragmatic Approach to Diabetes Management During Long-Distance Travel
Author(s) -
Gagan Priya
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
hsoa journal of diabetes and metabolic syndrome disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2381-201X
DOI - 10.24966/dmd-201x/100031
Subject(s) - diabetes mellitus , diabetes management , hypoglycemia , insulin , blood glucose self monitoring , medicine , insulin delivery , blood glucose monitoring , intensive care medicine , air travel , adaptation (eye) , type 2 diabetes , glycemic , engineering , continuous glucose monitoring , endocrinology , type 1 diabetes , aviation , psychology , aerospace engineering , neuroscience
Long-distance travel by air has become immensely popular in modern times, but for the person with diabetes, it creates unique challenges including transportation of insulin and other supplies, performance of glucose-monitoring and insulin delivery devices within the aircraft, adaptation to new time zones and altered lifestyle, and titration of medications. There are no published guidelines for the management of diabetes in travelers. Safe flying with diabetes is all about planning ahead, packing adequate supplies, maintenance of cold chain for insulin, frequent monitoring of blood glucose and titration of medications as well as insulin, and minimizing the risk of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.