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This site is a pain to navigate. Glad my life doesn't depend on it. Type 2 Insulin dependent for 9 mos. Metformin and Lantus both x2 per day 500 Metformin x2 Lantus (currently) 31 units am / 30 units pm I travel often and extended tho not for last 8 mos as of 11 April 2019. I am often gone...

Hi all! Just looking for any information and advice please. I was diagnosed with diabetes in February, and I'm still waiting for official confirmation as to whether it's T1 or T2 (been referred to diabetic clinic which I have an appointment for on 17th April). Currently being treated as T2...

Hi everyone new to the site as I need some advice. In April I am going to work away in Majorca for 6 months with a friend. Need advice about what to do about insulin and everything else I will need. Do I just need to get a massive prescription at home before I go? Or do I just take enough to...

hi there, Can anyone advise on the German driving rules for an insulin dependent diabetic? In the UK the rule is you need to be “5 to drive”. What are the German ripples for a visitor on holiday ( driving less than 5 days) I am registered with the DVLA and have a normal 3 year licence. I am...

Hi all, this is my first post, I’m looking to see if anyone else has had a similar experience to me. After the last two flights I’ve been on (one a couple of hours to Europe and the other a 9 hour transatlantic) I’ve experienced really high sugar levels, not only that but they have seemed to...

Hello, What are people's experiences of camps for young people with diabetes? Have you been in one, organised one, etc? I'm a T1 diabetic looking into organising/running a summer camp for children and young people with diabetes in the future. In the past, I've done a similar thing with other...

Hi, I’m travelling overseas for the first time with type 1 diabetes, and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what to expect and things I need to make sure I do before I leave? I’m going to Malaysia, flying with Air Malaysia. I know how much I need to take with me to cover...

MASS PANIC is the summary of this morning when I realised it's just over a month before I travel to Japan for 2 weeks. I've so many questions and I want educated answers, as opposed to recommendations that you find on google or something. If you can answer any of these questions- you are my life...

Hi everyone, first time posting! I'm a 24 year old UK national currently living and working in Athens. I moved here at the end of October and my symptoms developed around the exact same time. I noticed I was more thirsty than usual, urinating more frequently (especially at night) and was...

Hello there, I have a general question. I am soon having an interview at US embassy for tourist visa in London and I was wondering about security measures and my insulin pump. Did any of you have any experience with going there with insulin pump? Do I need any medical certificates and...

brief summary: April 6th 2018 I'm going to Tokyo with my boyfriend for 2 weeks. I am so excited but equally bricking it because of my diabetes. What can I use in replacement of Rowntrees fruit pastilles when I'm there? -I use 1/2 a tube packet which bring me up 4-6 units- Japan= no english...

Hi Everyone, I am a Type 1 diabetic on a pump and have a question about insulin storage. If unopened insulin reaches room temperature (Novorapid Aspart) can it be put back into the fridge and stored without it breaking down and losing it's potency for the shelf life of the vial/cartridge? In...

Hey, I've been in Japan for 2 months and will be living here for a year. Although they have all of my medication here (novorapid, levemir, and blood testing strips), it costs a fortune and I've been told I can't receive any discounts like the locals can for health care / medication. I've...

Hi, I just arrived in Sweden with a boat from Finland and I just realised that I forgot my insulin (novorapid) at home... I'm really nervous and don't know what to do. Will the hospital in Sweden be able to give me a receipt for Novorapid? If not, what should I do then? I'll be in Sweden for a...

My question to you kind folks is that I plan on going abroad on holiday some time soon and this is the first time going abroad since my diagnosis - I am T1D and obviously need to take my diabetic kit bag, insulin pens etc on the plane. Presumably I need to inform the airline but not sure how to...

Hi, I am going to Spain at the weekend and it's my first trip since T1 diagnosis in January 2016. I think I have all my meds sorted but I wondered if I need a letter for the airport as I haven't got one! Also any tips greatly appreciated as I am struggling to keep my numbers down at the moment...

Hi I am travelling to Australia for a year on a working holiday visa with Type 1 diabetes. Does anyone know of any companies who do relatively cheap travel insurance that will cover me? Thanks :)

sorry am new, hope this works. Am travelling for three months around the world - first class, so lots of room on airlines. Any tips as I shall be carrying a lot of insulin, type 2.

hello, I've been a type 1 diabetic for about 6 years now and through out those years i have come across certain situations that i found to be a bit annoying that you wouldn't have thought would be a problem when you became diagnosed such as thinking about different types of jobs that would...

Greetings, My name is Scott and I'm currently 23 and wondering if anybody have any advice for buying travel Insurance for a 90 day backpacking style trip to the USA? I have type 1 diabetes and would like would like to know if anyone has been in a similar situation and can offer me some of their...