Emergency supplies

[carandol]

Thought I'd share an experience I had recently, which made me think again about how much I need in the way of "emergency supplies" of insulin, needles, test strips, etc.

I first started injecting insulin in November, so I'm pretty new to the game. At the end of December I went by train to visit friends a few hundred miles from home. I was planning to stay for 4 days, but thought I should probably take medical supplies for 7 days, just to be on the safe side.

On new year's day (stone cold sober, before you ask), I managed to slip and fall downstairs, and cracked a rib. I was flat on my back in bed for the next three days, and ended up staying another 10 days, because movement was painful and there was no way I could carry my luggage through three changes of train.

Luckily, there was a doctor's surgery in the village I was staying, so I managed to get a prescription for more medical supplies. But it did make me think again about what I would have done if something similar had a happened while I was abroad.

 

[BobCornelius]

Hi Carandol,

I know the feeling, I tend to be paranoid about carrying enough meds! For our 2 week french trip last year, I took enough meds for at least a month, just in case! I also carried a written list of what I take and when, translated into French!

Hope you're feeling better from the rib now!



Bob

 

[donnellysdogs]

I'm silly enough (stupid) that in November I realised my back up pen insulin went out of date in Sept!! Didnt give it a thought.. Havent had to go back to pens (touchwood) since pump..almost 3 years.. Thankfully although only just moved and appearing like a complete imbecile, my new gp was very good and quick at getting me a script done... Just incase.....

You had a real just incase need!! Mine was stupidity and complacency... Good to know that there are good ways to get emergency supplies!