Pack your diabetes supplies first! For longer trips, pack double the amount of supplies that you think you’ll need in case of travel delays. Don’t forget to bring your medications, testing supplies, syringes and glucose tabs/other carbohydrates
Take all of your diabetes medications and supplies in your carry-on
Separate these items from your other belongings and be sure to alert screeners that you have these medications!
Keep Insulin out of the heat
Insulin bottles and pens that are currently being used can be kept at room temperature, most for 28 days and some for up to 42 days. Extra bottles of unopened insulin must be refrigerated or stored in a carrying case with cold packs
Stay on schedule with your blood-glucose monitoring and medications
Eating at different times of the day or exercising more than usual can cause changes in your blood glucose levels. Be sure to check your blood glucose often. If you are traveling to a different time zone, be sure to talk to your health care provider about scheduling your insulin doses to the appropriate time zone
Be active!
Make sure to take advantage of the summer weather and take a walk or engage in other forms of exercise! Wear comfortable shoes, avoid walking barefoot, and frequently check your feet for any blisters, cuts, redness, or swelling
Stay Hydrated
Your risk of getting dehydrated increases during the hot summer days or when your blood glucose is too high! Make sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day.
