Get checked before you fly

Proper planning before you travel can reduce the risk of a medical emergency while on board the plane

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With the year-end nearing, holiday plans may be on your mind.

But before you take that flight, make sure you are well prepared for it, particularly if you have a chronic medical condition like diabetes or a heart condition.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 12, 2018, with the headline Get checked before you fly. Subscribe