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Insulin-dependent pilots can fly safely with glucose monitoring protocol

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Right now, the program is in place only for current pilots who have a new diagnosis of diabetes. But, said Dr. Russell-Jones, it may be expanded at some point to encompass people with diabetes who wish to train to become a commercial pilot.

Neither Dr. Hines nor Dr. Russell-Jones reported any financial conflicts.

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