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<blockquote data-quote="janeridal" data-source="post: 2000929" data-attributes="member: 189749"><p>I get annual travel insurance - we travel A Lot! - so my experience is of limited value there - FYI, I use Benenden travel insurance and they don't seem to add much loading for my Type 1. And they issue instantly online, as do most insurers nowadays. Please don't worry about your trip - put all your gear and, especially, your insulin in your carry on - it's possible for things to get very cold in the baggage hold (though I should think unlikely for your short flight). Security will be very used to diabetics. Personally I've never bothered with a doctor's letter, and have never been asked for one; what I do take is my latest repeat prescription form, so that I can if necessary (never has been) demonstrate that all my stuff is properly prescribed. I've travelled all over the world, including some moderately hairy places, and never had a problem. And remember, if your blood sugar levels go up a little because of interrupted routine/unfamiliar foods, don't worry - you'll get back on track quickly enough. Have a wonderful time and tell us all about it!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="janeridal, post: 2000929, member: 189749"] I get annual travel insurance - we travel A Lot! - so my experience is of limited value there - FYI, I use Benenden travel insurance and they don't seem to add much loading for my Type 1. And they issue instantly online, as do most insurers nowadays. Please don't worry about your trip - put all your gear and, especially, your insulin in your carry on - it's possible for things to get very cold in the baggage hold (though I should think unlikely for your short flight). Security will be very used to diabetics. Personally I've never bothered with a doctor's letter, and have never been asked for one; what I do take is my latest repeat prescription form, so that I can if necessary (never has been) demonstrate that all my stuff is properly prescribed. I've travelled all over the world, including some moderately hairy places, and never had a problem. And remember, if your blood sugar levels go up a little because of interrupted routine/unfamiliar foods, don't worry - you'll get back on track quickly enough. Have a wonderful time and tell us all about it! [/QUOTE]
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