Long trips with diabetes

First of all hey all, my name is Aviv, 27 years old from Israel,
I have diabetes type 1 for about 10-11 years, my latest A1c check was 7.0.
I use Lantus + Humalog insulin.

In april 2014 I plan to visit India & Thailand for about 3-4 months.
How can I take full insulin supplies for 4 months and keep them in cool storage the entire time?
I don't trust the freezers over there, I want to be depended on myself in this type of countries...

I would appreaciate any help given
Thanks!
Aviv

Glen said:

Check before you leave, but you can probably buy anything you need over the counter.
Happy travels!
Glen.

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Hey Glen,
What do you mean "counter?"
I don't want to buy anything over there because there will not be any place to buy it haha.
So my option is to carry the 4 months insulin supply with me.

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mummy78 said:

punkass said:

Glen said:

Check before you leave, but you can probably buy anything you need over the counter.
Happy travels!
Glen.

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Hey Glen,
What do you mean "counter?"
I don't want to buy anything over there because there will not be any place to buy it haha.
So my option is to carry the 4 months insulin supply with me.

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That's exactly what you have to do and you have to "trust" their refrigetators It's the only way, I'm afraid. You can also carry your insulin with you in a sort of ice bag but you'll need a proper refrigerator now and then anyway.

And don't forget your consultant's medical certificate. You need to prove that you need insulin to carry it abroad

~ Arianna ~

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Hey Arianna,

The problem is im not sure i'll have access to electricity 24/7