Diabetes mellitus in aircrew--type i diabetes in a pilot

Gray, G.W.; Dupré, J.; Gray, G.W; Dupré, J

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Diabetes mellitus in aircrew--type i diabetes in a pilot

Gray, G.W.; Dupré, J.

Aviation Space and Environmental Medicine 66(5): 449-452

1995

ISSN/ISBN: 0095-6562

PMID: 7619040

Document Number: 439674

Diabetes mellitus had traditionally been considered disqualifying for flying duties. Increasingly, our understanding of both Type I and Type II diabetes permits identification of subgroups of diabetics with an acceptable aeromedical risk. A case is presented of a Canadian Forces pilot with Type I diabetes who continues on restricted flying duties. The pathophysiology of Type I and Type II diabetes is discussed, as well as aeromedical considerations for returning a diabetic to flying status. Within an envelope of defined geographic and operational flying limitations, diabetic aircrew may be safely and usefully returned to restricted flying duties.