Travel Tips for the Diabetic

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Planning ahead when you travel can help reduce stress and give you more time to enjoy your trip. For travelers with diabetes, extra preparation is especially important, particularly when traveling abroad or for extended periods of time. These 5 Diabetes Travel Tips are simple yet essential for managing your condition while away from home.

This slideshow highlights key medical preparations that can help ensure a safe and enjoyable journey, from packing the right supplies to planning for medical needs on the go. With a little pre-trip planning and a positive attitude, you can focus on having fun while staying healthy.

Remember, travel should be enjoyable, and good preparation helps keep it that way. We hope this slideshow was helpful and informative, and that it helps you make the most of your trip.

We hope this slide show was helpful and informative. Should you have questions, or suggestions, please feel free to fill out our Ask the Doctor form. Also, don’t forget to check out our complete listing of Blood Sugar products.

Yours in health,

Dr. Gregg Gittins

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Travel Tips for a Safer and More Enjoyable Trip

Tip #1

Check in with your regular doctor and have a pre-travel check-up.  Make sure your A1C blood sugar levels (i.e., a measure of your average blood glucose control for the last 2 to 3 months), your blood pressure and your cholesterol levels are OK.  It is also important to check to see if there are any additional shots that may be appropriate for any countries or regions you plan to visit.

Tip #2

Always try to wear a diabetes medical ID bracelet or necklace (don’t forget it should ideally be in the primary language spoken in the country you’re visiting, not everyone speaks English and you don’t want any medical problems to be complicated due to a miscommunication).

Tip #3

Always keep your medication and glucose friendly snacks in your carry-on luggage.  Travel delays and lost baggage may be out of your control but maintaining your health is in your hands.

Tip #4

Keep your medication in its original prescription packaging, complete with all pharmacy labels.  Unlabeled or mislabeled medications can create misunderstandings about why you are carrying drugs, even pharmaceuticals, while traveling; this can be especially important if you are on insulin and using syringes.

Tip #5

Be aware of time zone changes, especially when adjusting your watch.  Remember when you travel east your day becomes shorter; if you travel west you’ll be gaining hours and your day will become longer.  You may need to adjust the timings of your medication to maintain consistency in your schedule (one more advantage to traveling with a well packed carry-on luggage).

Tip #6

 

Most importantly…  Have fun!  Enjoy yourself!  If you plan ahead before you leave you can be worry free and and relaxed while away from home.

Have a great day!

We hope this slide show was helpful and informative. Should you have questions, or suggestions, please feel free to fill out our Ask the Doctor form found at the Doctors Corner.

Yours in health,

Dr. Gregg Gittins

www.oakwaynaturals.com

 

Yours in health!

Dr. Gittins