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Hello again,.... In the UK all us diabetics get all prescriptions for free!? You get a special medical exemption card when you get diagnosed. Not everything I packed lasted. I had to buy some more in India. The insulin I bought was expensive, although not as expensive as in some countries...

Hi sasharoo, I am a type 1 that is currently doing a round the world trip!! I can try and give you some advice, although I think that it greatly depends on where you are going?! So... Question 1.. where are you going? Question 2.. What type of insulin are you using? I had the same doubts...

Came across this.. What an amazing 5 year old!! http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/7845280.stm

I just got back from holiday at the weekend. Not once was I asked for a letter. Didn't stop me at security either. But..... I guess the one time you don't take a letter with you, they'll stop you! (aka sods law). I got an undated letter that I have photo copied and take that with me Paul

Hi Graider, I have only just been diagnosed with type 1, and like you I was totally shocked by it. So far, I think I have been coping quite well. I have a very supportive fiancee and a good diabetes team. I think that you should have a word with your current doctor and see if he can refer...

Thanks for all of your replies.. Very helpful! Now to go and chat woth doctor to see how much insulin I can get from him, then buy a few more Frio bags to keep it all cool! When we do jet off, I will be keeping a blog of the trip.. which will also have all my experiences of this kind of trip...

Wow.. brilliant links.. Thank you so much. This is exactly the kind of info I was looking for! Now it's not quite so daunting about where I can get help and information while travelling! But please do keep the tips and links coming, I want to get as much information as possible.. I don't want...

Hi there, I am a newly diagnosed type 1 at the age of 31 and I think I am learning to cope with diabetes quite well. I must say - this forum is great.. I've already got loads of tips and advice just by reading other peoples posts. But now I'm stuck on something.......... Early next year...