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ASC Disritmia (jet lag, hourly decompensation).

Travel through multiple time zones regions alter the normal circadian rhythm. Because the light of the Sun follows the biological clock, exposure to bright light of dusk slows the normal time of sleep, and the light of the dawn advances biological clock (time to sleep is earlier than normal).

JetLag those undergoing treatments that require administration of medication according to a schedule, consider the need to modify them according to medical prescription to compensate for the ASC disritmia; Thus, it may be necessary to modify the dose and timing of administration of insulin depending on the number of time zones crossed, the time spent in each destination, food and activity, therefore determine the level of blood glucose frequently. Schemes may require modification depending on the time saved rather than local time.

Warning: this blog does not give medical advice. The information on this page is common knowledge. If you believe that it may require treatment, please consult your doctor.