The Incidence of Hypoglycemia in Flight,
Abstract
Observation of 193 subjects, pre- and postflight, failed to reveal any clinical cases of relative hypoglycemia. There were 13 cases in which there was an in-flight drop in blood glucose of over 60 mg. percent; this was found to be correlated with a high carbohydrate-low protein breakfast. Incidental findings demonstrated that the poor social hygiene of many of the pilots studied included not only poor dietary habits but also insufficient sleep and the consumption of alcohol the night before flight. A description of the microtitration method used is included. Standardization data are also appended. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1959
- Accession Number
- ADA035236
Entities
People
- Ellis R. Taylor