TRAVELLING WITH DIABETES

Whether you’re going away with your friends, girlfriend, boyfriend, or family, it’s important to plan ahead to manage your diabetes while you’re away – so you can take care of your diabetes and have a good time, too.

You might be travelling somewhere with a different climate or time zone, with different food and supplies available. Wherever you’re going, your routine will probably be different to usual, so being prepared is essential.

Here’s a checklist for you to review with your diabetes team before you go:

• How will you store your insulin and supplies while travelling and away?

• What equipment, medication and food do you need to take with you?

• Do you need any vaccinations?

• Do you have a form of ID and a doctor’s letter for customs?

• Do you have travel insurance?

• Do you and your travelling companions know what to do if you become unwell? This is especially important if you are travelling alone

• Have you packed travel sickness and/or anti-diarrhoea medication?

• Have you written down the emergency contact numbers for yourself, and the name and address of the insulin supplier in the area you will be travelling?

This resource has some tips for travelling with diabetes including how to manage time zone changes, transporting and storing insulin in different climates and what to pack