Billy Scothern
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Hi, any tips about when going abroad?
Was diagnosed April so it's all new really, thanks
Was diagnosed April so it's all new really, thanks
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Holiday abroad
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catherinecherub
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This thread has some tips and links @Billy Scothern
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/holiday-worries.78263/#post-868987
I'll bump your post up to see if there is anything that other members might like to add.
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/holiday-worries.78263/#post-868987
I'll bump your post up to see if there is anything that other members might like to add.
Lunar_Lapin
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Hey,
If going on a plane ensure you get a letter from your nurse/gp to explain the needles, insulin and sugary snacks in your hand luggage!
If going somewhere warm I would check there is a fridge in the building you are staying one. I don't book anywhere unless I know there is a fridge! Maybe also invest in a frio cooling wallet as these are great for warm weather or public transport and cars that may be of an insulin damaging temperature!
I would always take more supplies than you need - and spares such as battery for glucose meter. I over stress when it comes to this but I would rather be too prepared than run out of something in an unfamiliar location!
Enjoy your travels
If going on a plane ensure you get a letter from your nurse/gp to explain the needles, insulin and sugary snacks in your hand luggage!
If going somewhere warm I would check there is a fridge in the building you are staying one. I don't book anywhere unless I know there is a fridge! Maybe also invest in a frio cooling wallet as these are great for warm weather or public transport and cars that may be of an insulin damaging temperature!
I would always take more supplies than you need - and spares such as battery for glucose meter. I over stress when it comes to this but I would rather be too prepared than run out of something in an unfamiliar location!
Enjoy your travels
sunshine84
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Hi,
Yes definitely take more supplies than you need. I was always taught to double what i usually use. Your gp/nurse should be fine about giving you a letter but honestly no-one ever even asks me about my hand luggage (I always have my letter with me though, just in case).
Check you have good travel insurance, it'll probs be a bit more than you used to pay but worth having! Shop around for the best deal though.
Enjoy your hols!
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Yes definitely take more supplies than you need. I was always taught to double what i usually use. Your gp/nurse should be fine about giving you a letter but honestly no-one ever even asks me about my hand luggage (I always have my letter with me though, just in case).
Check you have good travel insurance, it'll probs be a bit more than you used to pay but worth having! Shop around for the best deal though.
Enjoy your hols!
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