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Did you decide where you're heading to this summer? Here's a traveler's checklist to ensure you’re prepared for your journey wherever you go!
Before you travel:
- Letter from GP saying you have diabetes
- Letter from doctor saying you’re on a pump (if applicable)
- Some sugar to hand (not in liquid form if you are flying)
- Put insulin in a clear plastic bag if you are flying to have handy for going through security
For injectors:
- Blood test machine
- Lancing device
- Blood test sensors
- Insulin cartridges
- Insulin pens (long-acting and short-acting)
- Needles
- Hypo treatment
For insulin pump users:
- Reservoirs
- Infusion sets
- Infusion set inserter
- Bottles insulin
- Batteries for pump
- Blood test machine
- Lancing device
- Blood test sensors
- Hypo treatment
If flying make sure you have some diabetes supplies in your hand luggage in case your bags get lost. Have a safe trip and most of all – enjoy yourself! And don't forget to use the spike app for insulin reminders!