Planning ahead when you travel reduces
stress. This is particularly important
for a diabetic. These 5 diabetes travel
tips are simple to implement and crucial to your diabetic management and...
Planning ahead when you travel reduces
stress. This is particularly important
for a diabetic. These 5 diabetes travel
tips are simple to implement and crucial to your diabetic management. They are particularly important if you are
traveling abroad.
1) Have a pre-travel check-up. Make sure your A1C blood sugar levels; your
blood pressure and your cholesterol levels are OK. Get the appropriate shots for any country you
plan to visit.
2)
Wear a diabetes medical ID.
Ideally it should be in the language spoken in the country you're
visiting. Not everyone speaks your
language and you don't want medical problems through misunderstandings.
3)
Keep your medication and glucose snacks in your hand-luggage. Check-in baggage does, unfortunately, go
astray. Don't risk your diabetes medication by packing it in your main luggage.
4)
Keep your medication in its original box, complete with pharmacy
labels. It will prevent
misunderstandings about why you are carrying drugs and, if you are on insulin,
syringes.
5)
Be aware of time zone changes, especially when altering your watch. Remember when you travel east your day
becomes shorter; if you travel west your day becomes longer. You may need to alter the timings of your
medication.
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