When it comes to traveling and having Diabetes there is so much more to think about - it not just to pack your bags and off you go.
Even though I have done my fare share of traveling every time it comes to packing making sure I have all my things is still so important.
I find it useful to obtain and make a list of all the things that you need for your travels, for example Insulin, testing strips, and Glucagon e.t.c. It is odd to me that not many people travel with Glucagon - I do not leave home without mine - often taking two.
When traveling overseas it is extremely important to obtain a letter from your Doctor/Specialist stating the you are a person with diabetes and you need to carry your medication and supplies with you all the time.
Please never put your insulin in your check in luggage as it in the hull of the aeroplane it gets really cold and it might ruin the insulin resulting in it not working.
When it comes to the amount to pack for the trip I always take at least double the amount that I would normally use at home as I do not know what is going to happen while I am not home and rather have left over’s than not enough.
For more information go to ADA Travel Tips.
Safe travels
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