6 weeks travel with insulin

Kikeena_ said:

I have had type 2 diabetes for 10 years but 3 days ago started on insulin. Tomorrow I take off from Australia for 6 weeks in Europe and I'm concerned. How do I keep the insulin cool? How do I manage my BG on a 22 hour flight? And any other thoughts you may have.
Many thanks in advance.

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Hi, see if you can get one of these: http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetic-products/frio-wallets.html or anything similar. Have fun in Europe!

Kikeena_ said:

I have had type 2 diabetes for 10 years but 3 days ago started on insulin. Tomorrow I take off from Australia for 6 weeks in Europe and I'm concerned. How do I keep the insulin cool? How do I manage my BG on a 22 hour flight? And any other thoughts you may have.
Many thanks in advance.

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I use the Frio wallet mentioned above.

Do NOT put your insulin in the hold - keep it in your hand luggage.

Take at least twice as much testing strips and insulin as you think you'll need.

Take a doctor's letter to show Security that you're diabetic and carrying insulin and sharps.

Make sure your travel insurance covers your diabetes as a pre-existing condition.


Have a lovely time