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11 Tips To Make It Easy
For You When Traveling With Diabetes Traveling with diabetes needs preparation both before and during your trip. Here are a few tips to help you make sure your diabetes doesn't interfere with the pleasures of travel. 1. To make sure your diabetes is under control ,it is advisable to visit your doctor at least a month before you leave. A month will give you enough time,If you need to do any stabilizing. During the same month,you should let your body settle down after any necessary immunization shots, so get those at the same time. 2. Get a certified letter from your doctor that you are diabetic, and listing the various medications and supplies you must carry with you. Without such a letter, you might have difficulties passing through Security at airports and international border crossings. 3. Also get a prescription for your diabetes medication or insulin. Even though you should have enough strips,syringes, and medication to last for the duration of your trip, it is always good to have a prescription in case you lose them, they become spoiled because of extreme weather conditions, or your trip lasts longer than you original planned. 4. Wear an ID bracelet announcing your are a diabetic person, and also carry a small card saying so in the local language of the places you will be visiting. 5. If you are traveling abroad, Learn to express specific diabetic requirements in the local languages. Since you probably will not know how to pronounce the words, the easiest way is to carry them on a printed card and simply point to what you want to say. 6. Pack as much medication and supplies as you think you'll need. Put half in your suitcase, and half in a special bag that never leaves your possession. These supplies should be carried in a container that is sturdy, preferably hard sided, for protection. 7. Carry a sealed pack that contain glucose tablets or hard candies in case irregular eating makes your blood sugar drop too low. Your pack should also contain emergency snacks, such as cheese, crackers,fruit, juice --- in case you have to wait too long between meals, which can happen when we are traveling. 8. In extreme temperatures,Insulin can lose its strength , so carry your supply in a thermally insulated bag, as well as pills and other medication . 9. Carry first-aid cream and bandages, comfortable walking shoes and protective beach shoes. While you're traveling,your feet need extra special care. 10. Check your blood sugar more often than usual,while on your trip. Many factors, such as changing time zones,fluctuating temperatures, can cause wild swings in your blood sugar levels. If you check your blood sugar often, you'll be better able to take corrective action as needed. 11. Finally, when traveling with diabetes it is worth contacting the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers at 417 Center Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. They can provide you with a list of English speaking doctors in the countries you will be traveling to. So,as long as you take sensible precautions to care for your diabetes, there is no reason why it needs to stand in the way of a happy travel experience. Bon voyage! |
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