Flying to Florida

Can I ask are you on any other medications not related to Diabetes....this may have a bearing on the fluid retention you are suffering from ?

Hi Chris.

The reason I ask is that some blood pressure meds can have fluid retention as a side effect.

In my view you should get a second opinion as if not down to medications then it may well be something not related to Diabetes.

Circulation problems can have many causes and I certainly wouldn't accept the answer given to you.

Having just come back from Florida (I'm pre-diabetic, but manage my diet as if am T2), one problem is food/drink on the plane.

On my flight out in economy (couldn't get a business seat), they had no diet sodas at all, so it was water for the 8+hour flight, as I don't drink tea/coffee.

If you book a diabetic meal, you'll probably get a high-carb one - I tend to take potluck on the standard meal when travelling economy and then bring my own snacks to supplement as required.

On the way back I was in business, so the meal choice was wider and I was OK.

Don't know if you've been to Florida before, but I find it almost impossible to get any fast-ish food other than sugar/grease-burger style offerings in the main touristy areas.

Flight socks sounds like a good idea - and if in economy, make sure you don't have your knees jammed in tightly, affecting circulation.

When it comes to booking seats, you might like to try: http://seatexpert.com/ and www.seatguru.com - to make sure you can select a decent seat.

Forgot to say - I *always* take a baby asprin a day for several days before longhaul flights, to reduce chances of a DVT (aka economy class syndrome).

Do *not* do this without checking with your professional healthcare provider, in case it interferes with other medication.

If you are going to see your doc anyway, it would be a sensible plan to at least mention it.

And finally - *CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WEIGHTLOSS* I'm sure that will help you control your T2.

Mark