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Review
. 2021 Aug;25(Suppl 1):20-23.
doi: 10.5152/AnatolJCardiol.2021.S108.

Flight and diabetes

Mehmet Uğurlu  1
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Review

Flight and diabetes

Mehmet Uğurlu. Anatol J Cardiol. 2021 Aug.

Abstract

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.

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Conflict of interest: None declared.

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