Diabetes
- Hypoglycemia after gastric bypass: An emerging complication
Post-gastric bypass hypoglycemia arises late and is probably more common than initially thought.
- Diabetes control during Ramadan fasting
For diabetic patients, fasting during Ramadan can cause wide fluctuations in blood sugar levels.
- Strategies for management of intermittent fasting in patients with diabetes
The focus is on avoiding hypoglycemia, but patients also need to know the risks of hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis.
- Is there a doctor on board? In-flight medical emergencies
Although not legally required to render assistance, physicians have an ethical obligation to do so and should be prepared.