Accession Number:

AD1038354

Title:

Diabetes in Combat: Effect of Military Deployment on Diabetes Mellitus in Air Force Personnel

Descriptive Note:

Conference Paper

Corporate Author:

59th Medical Wing San Antonio United States

Personal Author(s):

• Irene,Folaron
• Wardian,Jana L.
• True,Mark W.
• Sauerwein,Tom J.

Report Date:

2017-08-27

Pagination or Media Count:

5.0

Abstract:

Objectives Characterize U.S. Air Force members who have deployed with DM Diabetes Mellitus and analyze the change in hemoglobin A1c HbA1c and body mass index BMI before and after deployment.

Descriptors:

• military medicine
• medical research
• diabetes
• air force personnel
• deployment

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE