TYPE1 Diabetic Travel Kit

Being a diabetic you always need to stay planned and have the checklist handy and all checked before stepping out. Below mentioned are things you should have ticked when you are planning for an outstation trip.

• Insulin Pen / Insulin Pump : Remember, insulin keeps you alive. You should never be in short of insulin and insulin delivery devices. Always check that you have all pens (bolus/basal) with you and is handy.

• Extra insulin refills : Check for the current status of pen and always take at least one refill of bolus & basal doses incase it gets damaged while travelling. Always check for expiries before carrying them along and don't forget to keep it cool, wrap it with a cool bag if possible.

• Extra pen needles : You have refills, you have pens now but what if the needle breaks or is tilted while injecting, in that case get your needles replaced immediately. Ideal is to carry a small need pack (5 needles) so you are covered.

• Oral medicines : You might be take oral medication with your insulin, which eases the reachability of the insulin. Carry tablets along and keep a habit to be in abundant always. Do not forget your vitamin tablets too.

• Glucometer : The glucometer kit is the important thing needed while travelling since there are many factors that affect you sugar while you travel for instance, less sleep, tiredness, too much physical activity. Also, it is a good habit to keep track of your sugar trendlines every 4-6 hours.
  Take an extra sensor if you are using FreeStyle Libre.

• Test strips : Do not forget to keep enough test strips to track and maintain your blood glucose in the best way. Always check the expiry before purchase and use.

• Extra batteries : Keep extra batteries compatible with your glucometer and insulin pump incase it goes dead or needs replacement due to external facts.

• Chocolates/Sweets: Keep chocolates/sweets handy to handle the hypos caused by ups/downs in dosages or disturbing the routine. You can also keep fruit juice tetra packs instead.

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