Hi guys, I have been living with type 1 diabetes for almost 2 months now and I am about to go on my first holiday since diagnosis! I am travelling to the USA for a week and was just wondering what everyone's best tips and tricks are?
I am slightly nervous about getting through airport security however I know this is just me being silly. Is it fine to go through security with snacks for the plane or will I need to buy this once I'm through? I have bought some glucotabs in case of any hypos presuming that they will be allowed through as they're solid.
Also, I was speaking to my diabetes nurse today and she mentioned to look over my travel insurance as she said in the USA they would charge for the cost of insulin - looking at my insurance it states that it does not cover 'the cost of any medication or drugs which at the start of your trip you know you will need'. Does anyone have any advice on good insurance companies to go with if I need to get a new one?
Thanks in advance!
I am slightly nervous about getting through airport security however I know this is just me being silly. Is it fine to go through security with snacks for the plane or will I need to buy this once I'm through? I have bought some glucotabs in case of any hypos presuming that they will be allowed through as they're solid.
Also, I was speaking to my diabetes nurse today and she mentioned to look over my travel insurance as she said in the USA they would charge for the cost of insulin - looking at my insurance it states that it does not cover 'the cost of any medication or drugs which at the start of your trip you know you will need'. Does anyone have any advice on good insurance companies to go with if I need to get a new one?
Thanks in advance!