Living with Diabetes | 15
TRAVEL TIPS
WHEN YOU RELY ON INSULIN OR MEDICINE AND A CAREFUL DIET, TRAVEL CAN SEEM A BIT DAUNTING. BELOW
ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN KEEP YOUR TRIPS TROUBLE-FREE.
ith a little planning,
diabetes should not slow
Wdown your travels. And,
for the most part, diabetes should
have little or no effect on your career.
People who have diabetes work a
variety of jobs in every fi eld. If your
blood sugar is hard to control, you
Schedule a Ask for a doctor’s Ask ahead about
can ask for certain accommodations,
check-up before note explaining health-friendly
such as a regular work schedule,
you travel. your condition. meals.meal breaks or a place to test your
blood sugar.
Wear a medical Get all needed Pack extra insulin
ID bracelet. immunizations. and medicine.
Bring an extra Keep insulin Pack some
prescription. cool. healthy snacks.
Keep medicine and supplies with you
where they can’t get lost. If you are
fl ying, carry your medicine on board
with you, rather than packing it in your
checked luggage.
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