More questions than answers remain concerning effects of airplane travel on insulin pump delivery
Tuesday, August 30, 2011 - 11:01
in Physics & Chemistry
Despite recent concerns that changes in atmospheric pressure during airplane travel may affect the amount of insulin delivered via pump devices, the current evidence is limited and it would be unwise to overreact until more data are available, according to an insightful editorial in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. The editorial is available free online.