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Navigating a Diabetes Tech Disaster at 30,000 Feet: A True Story of Insulin Pump Failure on a Plane
A pulled insulin pump infusion set moments before takeoff could have turned into a life-threatening emergency. In this true story, Katlyn shares how diabetes education, preparation, and understanding insulin pump therapy helped her safely manage type 1 diabetes during a flight. Learn why insulin pump users are at higher risk for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), how infusion sets work, and the lessons every person living with diabetes should know.

Katlyn Agosta, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CDCES
Jul 296 min read
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