If traveling with diabetes make sure to follow these steps: • Pack twice the amount of diabetes supplies you expect in case of travel delays. • Keep snacks, glucose gel, or tablets with you in case your blood glucose drops. • Make sure you keep your health insurance card and emergency phone numbers handy, including your doctors name and phone number. • Carry medical identification that says you have diabetes and wear medical identification jewelry. • Keep time zone changes in mind so youll know when to take medication. • If you use insulin, make sure you also pack a glucagon emergency kit. • Keep your insulin cool by packing it in an insulated bag with refrigerated gel packs. • Get an influenza vaccination before traveling, unless your medical provider instructs otherwise. Information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 15:30:00 +0000
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