1- PLAN YOUR TRAVEL.
-Discuss your travel plans in advance with your healthcare providers at least a month before.
-Get twice as many supplies needed to travel and bring extra prescriptions and a letter from your doctor explaining that you have diabetes.
-Be prepared. Know what facilities and types of insulin available in the area which you will be travelling.
2- BRING ADEQUATE EQUIPMENTS.
-Bring a cool bag for storing insulin
-Keep if possible more than enough medicines, syringes, blood glucose testing supplies, and all oral medications in your carry-on-luggage.
-Always carry some type of sugar source in case you develop low blood glucose level.
-If possible, have companions to carry some of the medical supplies in case you lost your luggage.
2- ON THE GO.
-Carr suitable snacks, such as crackers, dried fruits, or nuts, to eat if meals are delayed or to supplement meals when necessary.
-Frequent blood glucose monitoring is essential for safety during the journey. You should be cautioned to keep yourselves well hydrated with
nonalcoholic, caffeine-free beverages throughout the journey.
-Having an unajdusted wristwatches during flight might be helpfull in crossing different timezone. This can help you to continue to correspond to the time at their point of embarkation. This will make it easier for you to judge the timing of the insulin injections and meals.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
-Insulin should never be allowed to freeze, therefore when travelling by air, insulin should alway be carried in the hand luggage.
-Extreme temperatures and humidity can also affect glucose meters and test strips. Do perform quality checks to ensure the kit performs well.
TRAVELLING
TIPS AND TRICKS
IF YOU HAVE DIABETES, TRAVELLING FOR VACATION OR BUSINESS REQUIRES EXTRA PLANNING. CHANGES IN MEAL PATTERNS, ACTIVITY LEVELS AND TIME ZONES CAN AFFECT YOU BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
1- PLAN YOUR TRAVEL.
-Discuss your travel plans in advance with your healthcare providers.
-Get twice as many supplies needed to travel and bring extra prescriptions and a letter from your doctor explaining that you have diabetes.
-Be prepared. Know what facilities and types of insulin available in the area which you will be travelling.