If your Diabetic and plan to travel there are several things, you need. Maybe you’re a new diabetic and haven’t been on a trip of any length yet, or you just rush you insulin from home to hotel taking the chance of having it unrefrigerated. You do not need to do this.
There are many things on the market to make traveling with diabetes much easier. There are many websites, pharmacies and medical supply stores that carry supplies for the diabetics travel needs.
C. Molina editor of several diabetes websites like http://www.mydiabetessupply.com, said:
“…There are several cases available to start with. The Insulpak with Temperature Monitor keeps your insulin (or other refrigerated medication) cool up to 30 hours. This allows for a pretty long trip. It also tells you what the actual temperature inside the case is in a digital display on the outside. It comes complete with a shoulder strap for carrying and has a place to hold syringes, needles and any other extra supplies you might need. The price is about $50. There is even a smaller version available for $40. MEDport makes an insulated nylon case designed from insulin supplies, this one has a insulated side for insulin and a non-insulated side for all your other supplies. It even has a glucose meter pocket, room for your logbook, alcohol wipes and lancets…”
If you’re on more of a budget, as these things aren’t covered by insurance of any type, many small insulated bags are available. You can just keep your insulin pen or vial of insulin in one of these insulated packs and put the rest of your supplies that don’t need to be kept cold in a regular small tote bag.
“…If you use an insulin pen instead of syringes to get your insulin there are even insulin pen wallets that are also insulated and just large enough to carry your insulin pen and keep it cold. These are only about $12. Now you are ready to take that trip but keep a few things in mind while packing before you go. Make sure to pack at least twice as much medication and blood-testing supplies as you think you will need. If you are flying, put half in your suitcase and half in your carry-on. Bring your identification and a diabetes identity card or medi-alert bracelet or necklace. Throw a few wrapped packs of snack crackers and cheese, or peanut butter along with a few pieces of hard candy or glucose tablets in both your suitcase and carry-on also. Now it is easier than ever to get out, just bring your diabetic supplies with you…”
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