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 | J Simkhai The summer is almost here. Time to start planning those long, anticipated summer vacations, finally. You can travel to a sunny beach in the Caribbean or maybe a two week travel across Europe. It's an exciting time of year. Except for those that have conditions such as diabetes that makes traveling a little more stressful than it should be.
Diabetes is a disorder of our metabolism, the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy. A person also may have to take insulin if his or her blood glucose fluctuates a great deal and is difficult to control. Their doctor will instruct a person with diabetes on how to purchase, mix, and inject insulin. Traveling often times can often throw your glucose and insulin schedule off.
The following list of health travel tips was put together from the pages of health and travel magazines such as National Health Magazine and National Geographic Magazine. Here are some of the things you should always keep in mind when traveling during your summer vacation for those of you who have diabetes.
Before You Leave
* Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss your travel plans.
* Try to get twice as many supplies as normally needed and bring extra prescriptions plus a letter from your doctor explaining why you have so many prescriptions.
* If you need immunization shots, plan to get them three to four weeks before your vacation. Some of these shots can unbalance your blood glucose levels.
* Be prepared. Know what facilities are available within the region that you will be traveling and where.
What Should I Bring With Me?
* Bring your doctor's name and phone number. Keep it with you at all times.
* Bring a list of all of the current medicines you are taking and keep it with you at all times.
* Always carry and wear medical identification that stating you have diabetes.
* Keep medicines, syringes, and blood glucose testing supplies in your carry-on luggage. Do not check these supplies with your luggage in case it is lost. Also, the cargo hold is not heated or insulated, so your medicine and supplies can be damaged.
* Take enough medicines and medical supplies to last an extra week in case you get stranded or stay longer than planned.
* Have a traveling companion carry some of your medical supplies, if possible.
* Always carry some type of sugar source in case you develop hypoglycemia.
* Inform the airlines, cruise ships, and tour guides in advance that you have diabetes. Most airlines and cruise ships can and will provide special meals.
* Test your blood glucose more often than you normally do. Changes in meal patterns, activity levels, and time zones can affect your blood glucose levels.
At the Airport
" Here are some important steps you can take to make your trip through airport security hassle-free:
* Make sure you tell security that you are diabetic and that you are carrying medical supplies. Your supplies can be taken through security check points, but they MUST have a prescription label on them.
* All of your supplies should have a proper manufacturer's label on them.
* Syringes will be allowed through security only if you have insulin, as well.
* If you are wearing an insulin pump you must notify security. They will visually inspect the meter. You need to request that the meter not be removed.
Insulin Injections
* If you are traveling on an airplane and you need an insulin injection during your flight, follow your normal procedure, with one important difference: Put only half as much air into your insulin bottle as you normally would. The pressure is different in airplanes than on the ground.
* Time zone changes of two or more hours mean you need to change your injection schedule. Check with your doctor for any special instructions.
* Keep the temperature of your insulin between 33 degrees F and 80 degrees F. Never freeze your insulin or keep it in direct sunlight.
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