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Holiday to Thailand in April/May

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ashley

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Hi there

I am type 1 diabetic, and am planning a holiday to Thailand at the end of April for 2 weeks, this is the hottest time of year in Thailand (about 36degrees each day) and i wondered had anyone been here around this time and the likely effect on my diabetes with the hot humid weather?

Any advice would be gratefully received.

Ashley
 
Hi Ashley,
any room in your suit case! Have a T1 son, haven't been abroad, but have been in the south of England during a mini heatwave, and it played havoc with his diabetes, lots of hypos. So the only advise i can give which is all common sense, is test loads keep hydrated and reduce insulin accordingly. Remembering that everyone is different, but i think generally the heat affects all diabetics the same,
Take care ,
Suzi x
 

My wife is Thai and I have travelled there most times of the year, including late April. I have only found that my BS levels have been fine when Im there, as long as I drink lots of water. Thai food seems to agree with my system in that respect, I think its the coconut milk? I just have a liking for sticky rice, which aint too great :mrgreen:

Where are you heading for?

Ernesto
 
I know this may confuse you, but personally, the heat has never affected my Diabetes, and I can go anywhere I want without worrying about temperature.

Any past experiences of problems with temperature?
 
Just be careful to turn the girls upside down and check them carefully before sleeping with them <evil grin>
 
Hmm dont think I would fancy sleeping with a female seeing as i am female myself! lol :shock:
 
Bring some Frio wallets with you to keep your insulin cool.

I was in Thailand about 20 years ago and loved it.
 
iv travelled quite a bit and have never had any problems .... try and sort out a fridge to keep the insulin in while your there, it wont last very long in hot temperatures!

im going to Africa myself this summer, where il be staying is pretty basic to say the least. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated!

x
 
rock-the-kasbah said:
im going to Africa myself this summer, where il be staying is pretty basic to say the least. If anyone has any advice it would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi R-T-K,

As Katherine suggested, use Frio wallets. These don't need anything fancy, just water to activate them.
 
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