The Traveler’s Checklist
Before you leave, remember to get:- a medical check-up
- travel health insurance from Diabetes Association
- an identification card and MedicAlert ™ bracelet or necklace
- information on the local foods and drinking water
- a list of your medications
- a letter from your doctor
- any needed vaccinations
- information on local medical facilities or organizations
- illness management
- hypoglycemia management (glucagon for insulin users)
- adjustments for meals, insulin and medications in different time zones
- avoiding illness caused by contaminated food and water
- tips for adjusting your medication if required
- extra supply of insulin or oral agent for diabetes
- extra supply of syringes, needles and an extra insulin pen if used *
- blood glucose testing kit and record book
- fast-acting insulin for high blood glucose and ketones *
- fast-acting sugar to treat low blood glucose
- extra food to cover delayed meals such as a box of cookies or crackers and fruit juice
- urine ketone-testing strips *
- anti-nausea and anti-diarrhea pills
- pain medication
- sunblock
- insect repellent
- large amounts of bottled water, if necessary
- comfortable walking shoes
- Glucagon *
- telephone numbers of your doctor and diabetes educator
- supplies for the trip home in case you run into any problems
* Supplies for insulin users
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