USC Westside Center for Diabetes | December 2001 Newsletter

INSIDE THIS ISSUE


		The Results Are In: Therapies to prevent type 2 diabetes compared.

		Pump Update: Minimed Paradigm release postponed, and Disetronic introduces a new infusion set.

		Sugar: Have your fruitcake and eat it too.

		Kids with Diabetes: Care at school is critical to a healthy life, now and later.

		Changing Rules: FAA issues guidelines for flying with diabetes supplies.

		Prevention: USC physician seeks causes and ways to head off diabetes.

Points of Interest


		Handling stress

		Cholesterol-lowering drugs

		Concern Over Atkins Diet

		Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy

		Diabetes... an Aspirin a Day

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	FAA Changes Rules for Traveling with Diabetes Supplies - By Anne Peters, MD The newest rules regarding people who fly with diabetes are listed below. Check the ADA website (www.diabetes.org) for the most up-todate information. Passengers may board with syringes or insulin delivery systems only if they can produce a vial of insulin with a pharmaceutical pre-printed label that clearly identifies the medication as prescribed for that individual. Lancets can be carried if capped and are brought on with a glucose meter that has the manufacturerÕs name embossed on the meter. Prescriptions and letters of medical necessity will not be accepted. These rules apply within the 50 United States only. These are minimum standardsÑcarriers may have specific regulations. For further information, contact the ADA at 703-549-1500 Ext. 2108 or the Civil Aviation Security Division of the FAA at 202-267-9863.
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