Journal of Tourism & Hospitality
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0269
+44 1300 500008
ISSN: 2167-0269
+44 1300 500008
Blake E Elkins
US Air Force Medical Service, 81st Medical Group,
301 Fisher Street, Keesler Air Force Base, MS 39534
Tanzania
Research Article
How do you get there with Diabetes? Results of a Survey of Diabetic Travelers
Author(s): Blake E Elkins, Mark W True, Rosemarie G Ramos and Marcus M CranstonBlake E Elkins, Mark W True, Rosemarie G Ramos and Marcus M Cranston
Objective: Knowledge regarding risk of poor glucose control during travel among patients being treated for diabetes mellitus and the actions of their providers remains unclear. This study examined both patient knowledge gaps and provider practices. Design and Methods: We surveyed 228 military beneficiaries who had been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. These surveys were administered prior to a routine diabetes clinic visit and addressed patient knowledge and behavior along with health care provider practice regarding disease management during travel. Results: The majority of our study population (85%) was > 50 years of age and had been living with diabetes for > 5 years. Only 18.5% had ever inquired about glucose monitoring during travel and among the study subset that required insulin, only 27.8% asked about insulin dosing during travel. Additionally, 76.5% had never been aske.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0269.1000128