6 tips on travelling with diabetes

6 tips on travelling with diabetes

There's no reason diabetes should hold you back from travelling, as long as you take some reasonable precautions to make sure that while you're getting away, your blood sugar isn't

By Richard Laliberte

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6. Organize for overseas

If you're traveling outside the country, be aware that insulin you find abroad may be sold in different strengths than the insulin available at home. Each insulin strength requires specially matched syringes. Filling a different type of syringe with your own insulin will make your dose inaccurate. Best bet: Stick to your own supplies. If you must buy insulin that's a different strength, also buy syringes to match. Make sure to consult with your doctor if you're travelling to a new country.

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