# Travel Tips From a T1D Commercial Pilot

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Podcast: [Taking Control Of Your Diabetes® - The Podcast!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/taking-control-of-your-diabetes-the-podcast-5259147)
Published: 2026-02-12T20:01:24+00:00
Episode link: https://tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm/93
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Duration seconds: 2303

## Resource

What does it take to safely manage type 1 diabetes while flying a commercial jet? In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Pettus and Dr. Steve Edelman talk with Quinton Weiskittel, a commercial pilot living with type 1 diabetes . Quinton shares what it was like to be diagnosed mid-career, how FAA rules have changed, and the real-world routines he uses to stay steady through long flights, time zones, busy airports, and long stretches of sitting. They also cover what the FAA requires for certification , how Quinton uses CGM data and smart “buffer” strategies to prevent lows , and why he’s chosen MDI over pump therapy while flying. Key Topics Being diagnosed with diabetes mid-career: the moment everything changed FAA rules on pilots with diabetes and the path back to the cockpit CGM targets, reporting requirements, and medical follow-ups as a pilot with diabetes Preventing lows during flights: alerts, trends, and planning ahead Food choices and low-carb strategies while flying a plane What coworkers need to know (CGM alarms, injections, and professionalism) Travel tips for diabetes: airports,travel lulls and wait time, and insulin logistics Pump therapy in the air: pressure concerns and practical tradeoffs Advocacy and finding the right endocrinology support Life perspective: staying grounded while chasing big goals ✨ Subscribe for practical diabetes management tips, technology updates, and treatment breakthroughs that help people with diabetes live healthier, more flexible lives. More diabetes resources: Website: tcoyd.org Blog: tcoyd.org/blog Podcast: tcoydthepodcast.transistor.fm Instagram: / tcoyd Facebook: / tcoyd Stay connected! Sign up for our monthly newsletter here ! Support TCOYD's educational programs: tcoyd.org/donate ★ Support this podcast ★

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