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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
Hey All,
So I've been on the pump (Medtronic 640G) for around 6 weeks now. All going well. I was put on the pump only a month after my diagnosis so I can try and get the best control possible for my job and the fact I have to hold a commercial pilots medical.
I have 3 more weeks of blood sugar readings to go before sending all my data off to the Civil Aviation Authority to get back my medical. Can't wait!
I was doing some reading on here and google regarding insulin pumps in flight. Due to pressure changes in the climb and descent, I've read that the air bubbles forming can push some insulin into your body, uncommanded from the pump. Once you're in the descent, the reverse can happen and you get a lack of insulin. We are talking small amounts of less than 1 unit but suppose it could have an effect.
It was a test that they carried out and only a small number of people have apparently had effects of the air bubbles.
Do most people just fly happily with their pump connected during the entire flight?
So I've been on the pump (Medtronic 640G) for around 6 weeks now. All going well. I was put on the pump only a month after my diagnosis so I can try and get the best control possible for my job and the fact I have to hold a commercial pilots medical.
I have 3 more weeks of blood sugar readings to go before sending all my data off to the Civil Aviation Authority to get back my medical. Can't wait!
I was doing some reading on here and google regarding insulin pumps in flight. Due to pressure changes in the climb and descent, I've read that the air bubbles forming can push some insulin into your body, uncommanded from the pump. Once you're in the descent, the reverse can happen and you get a lack of insulin. We are talking small amounts of less than 1 unit but suppose it could have an effect.
It was a test that they carried out and only a small number of people have apparently had effects of the air bubbles.
Do most people just fly happily with their pump connected during the entire flight?