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Have diabetes, will travel.

C M Dewey1, W J Riley

  • 1Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. cdewey@bcm.tmc.edu

Postgraduate Medicine
|February 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Diabetic patients should plan ahead for travel by attending a pretravel visit. This ensures safe diabetes management and helps avoid emergencies during trips.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Travel Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes management requires careful planning, especially during travel.
  • Pretravel consultations are crucial for patients with diabetes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide recommendations for safe travel for diabetic patients.
  • To highlight the importance of pretravel office visits for diabetes management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical guidelines.
  • Development of practical recommendations for diabetic travelers.

Main Results:

  • Pretravel visits enable physicians to discuss diabetes management strategies.
  • Information on precautions and resources can be provided to ensure safe travel.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive planning and pretravel consultations are essential for diabetic patients.
  • These measures help prevent travel-related emergencies and ensure well-being.