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flight socks
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Steff
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here is a discussion in another forum about flight socks http://www.diabetesforums.com/forum/type-1-5-diabetes/20819-flight-socks.html
I went to get some from the pharmacist and he said they are not suitable for diabetics. So I always choose an isle seat and I walk about the plane for 10 mins or so every 45 minutes and do a few stretch exercises in the loo. I drink plenty of water and stay off tea, coffee and alcohol. I fly about 8 or more times a year and no problems so far. However most of my flights are around 4 or 5 hours. It's a long time since I did an 11 hour one and I wasn't diabetic then.
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/upload/Languages/New/English/Myths-Eng.pdf
Just found this about flight socks. Seems as long as you don't have any problems with your feet, they are OK.
Just found this about flight socks. Seems as long as you don't have any problems with your feet, they are OK.
Northerner
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am64
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Many flight socks carry the warning that they are
not suitable for people with diabetes. If you have
any circulatory problems or complications with your
feet, such as ulcers, then speak to your GP before
using them. If, however, your feet and legs are
generally healthy and you are normally active, using
flight socks is unlikely to do you any harm.
in their myth section..... but do i have ti wear them or not ...mums got a spare pair ??
not suitable for people with diabetes. If you have
any circulatory problems or complications with your
feet, such as ulcers, then speak to your GP before
using them. If, however, your feet and legs are
generally healthy and you are normally active, using
flight socks is unlikely to do you any harm.
in their myth section..... but do i have ti wear them or not ...mums got a spare pair ??
I'm off to China on saturday and the advice that I was given is that if your feet are ok to start with, then the risks of wearing socks are far less than not. Sensible, regular exercise and socks should be good. Happy flying!
Copepod
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If anyone does wear them, make sure they're the right size - Mum's spare pair might not necessarily fit!
11 hours is about as long as any flight - any longer, and there will be refuelling stops, when you can get off and walk around. The other issue with very long fligths, is that you will probably sleep at least some of the time, which means a break in the recommended "get up and walk around" regime. If you're in an aisle seat, it's easy to get up, but equally, you might be woken by those in middle or window seats who need to get past you. Best long flights I've been on have been when I've been lucky enough to have 3 seats to myself, so can sleep flattish, if curled up. Many years ago, before diagnosis, very helpful steward on a Malaysian Airlines flight London / Australia, helped a group of us youngish travellers (we didn't know each other at the beginning) by supplying packs of cards and extra drinks - being near the service area was good in this example.
11 hours is about as long as any flight - any longer, and there will be refuelling stops, when you can get off and walk around. The other issue with very long fligths, is that you will probably sleep at least some of the time, which means a break in the recommended "get up and walk around" regime. If you're in an aisle seat, it's easy to get up, but equally, you might be woken by those in middle or window seats who need to get past you. Best long flights I've been on have been when I've been lucky enough to have 3 seats to myself, so can sleep flattish, if curled up. Many years ago, before diagnosis, very helpful steward on a Malaysian Airlines flight London / Australia, helped a group of us youngish travellers (we didn't know each other at the beginning) by supplying packs of cards and extra drinks - being near the service area was good in this example.
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