Long haul flights and altitude ....

[Lynn1]

Can anyone advise whether flying long haul will affect my BS? Plus, we will be staying in Denver for a few days, and I was wondering if being at altitude affects BS, too. I always feel nauseous for a few days when we first arrive due to the high altitude in and around The Rockies.

I am prediabetic.

Thanks.

 

[AndBreathe]

Lynn, Lynn, Lynn - Please, PLEASE relax and enjoy your holiday.

I have done several long-haul flights since diagnosis with no issues whatsoever, and what on earth do you intend to do if altitude us likely to raise your levels? Not go there? Sulk until you can leave?

I'm sorry to appear grumpy, but if you must invest in worry, then please do it about things that are permanent features in your life, and which you can alter. The potential for any kind of blip over a few days, measured in a lifetime just doesn't deserve the headspace.

When I was diagnosed, I was about to leave on the trip of a lifetime, so I had to quickly get my head around all this stuff and decide that this inconvenience was going to be just that and I had to find ways of ensuring my life, and that of those closest to me, would be impacted in the minimal way. This is the thinking you really need to be getting on with.

 

[Lynn1]

Lynn, Lynn, Lynn - Please, PLEASE relax and enjoy your holiday.

I have done several long-haul flights since diagnosis with no issues whatsoever, and what on earth do you intend to do if altitude us likely to raise your levels? Not go there? Sulk until you can leave?

I'm sorry to appear grumpy, but if you must invest in worry, then please do it about things that are permanent features in your life, and which you can alter. The potential for any kind of blip over a few days, measured in a lifetime just doesn't deserve the headspace.

When I was diagnosed, I was about to leave on the trip of a lifetime, so I had to quickly get my head around all this stuff and decide that this inconvenience was going to be just that and I had to find ways of ensuring my life, and that of those closest to me, would be impacted in the minimal way. This is the thinking you really need to be getting on with.

I do intend to enjoy my holiday as I will be visiting my daughter.

Over the last two weeks I feel I have the BS very much under control. I was just interested to know. That's all.

 

[Tweetypie]

Drink lots and lots of water and eat sensible low carb snacks, you should be fine. Wear appropriate clothing - I go terribly hot and cold on flights.
Would never recommend drinking alcohol on flights it will dehydrate you. The only way to see is to test yourself and see how you react

 

[robert72]

I recently flew long-haul to Lusaka - altitude approx. 1,300 meters.

No trouble with blood sugars, apart from the high-carb airline meals

 

[Lynn1]

Drink lots and lots of water and eat sensible low carb snacks, you should be fine. Wear appropriate clothing - I go terribly hot and cold on flights.
Would never recommend drinking alcohol on flights it will dehydrate you. The only way to see is to test yourself and see how you react

We fly to the US two or three times a year to visit our daughter and I always find layers of clothes work best. On the night flight coming home I can get quite cold. We are fortunate in that we can travel business class and the duvets come in very handy.

I don't drink, so alcohol is not an issue.

Snow in and around the Denver area will be our biggest problem this time of year!

 

[annelise]

Lynn, my only problem with long haul flights (have had quite a few) is the food they serve .

Last time I opted for a special meal (on going to Hanoi) but will never make the same mistake again (so, so bland), so next time I will just make my pickings from a 'socalled' (HA!) normal meal.

I sincerely doubt that you will have problems with the altitude in Denver (never had it myself), and on the airplane they continuously adjust the air pressure in the cabin to simulate normal air pressure. - So just go, enjoy, and - first and foremost: let go of your concerns ...

annelise

 

[Lynn1]

Lynn, my only problem with long haul flights (have had quite a few) is the food they serve .

Last time I opted for a special meal (on going to Hanoi) but will never make the same mistake again (so, so bland), so next time I will just make my pickings from a 'socalled' (HA!) normal meal.

I sincerely doubt that you will have problems with the altitude in Denver (never had it myself), and on the airplane they continuously adjust the air pressure in the cabin to simulate normal air pressure. - So just go, enjoy, and - first and foremost: let go of your concerns ...

annelise

Thank you for such a helpful reply. We'll have a fab time celebrating Thanksgiving with our daughter!

 

[Mike d]

Can anyone advise whether flying long haul will affect my BS? Plus, we will be staying in Denver for a few days, and I was wondering if being at altitude affects BS, too. I always feel nauseous for a few days when we first arrive due to the high altitude in and around The Rockies.

I am prediabetic.

Thanks.

Now this is something I DO know about Worked in the industry for 40 years.

Simply enjoy the flight but DO ask the airline about their choice of meals. There's a LOT they cater for including diabetic / vegetarian meals but my only word of warning is none of them understand carb control like the rest of us do. Eat sensibly, drink lots of water and relax

 

[Lynn1]

Now this is something I DO know about Worked in the industry for 40 years.

Simply enjoy the flight but DO ask the airline about their choice of meals. There's a LOT they cater for including diabetic / vegetarian meals but my only word of warning is none of them understand carb control like the rest of us do. Eat sensibly, drink lots of water and relax

We are staff standby so will not have choice of a special meal even in Club Class, but I'm sure I will be fine. Can always take food onboard, but sure that won't be necessary.

 

[Mike d]

We are staff standby so will not have choice of a special meal even in Club Class, but I'm sure I will be fine. Can always take food onboard, but sure that won't be necessary.

Gotcha Bribe your fellow employees then