Travel + Type 1 Diabetes
Here are some resources to make the challenge of traveling with type 1 diabetes easier so you can have the best experiences away from home!
Whether through local or international destinations, travel changes how you see the world. It helps you gain a new perspective and a better understanding of our planet, humanity and the cultures within it. It tests what you thought you knew about others and yourself. It can also test your type 1 diabetes management. Ideally, you’ve prepared well enough that you don’t run into surprises concerning your care, but sometimes the unexpected happens and you have to make do. Here are our travel basics from packing and airport travel to personal stories of surviving customs and jet lag. Bon voyage!
Travel Resources
Have a long airplane ride coming up? Road-tripping across the country? Or just always get hungry on your long commute...
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Thinking of escaping the heat and hitting the beach this summer? We certainly don’t blame you … AND we’ve totally...
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We all have a favorite sport, and perhaps we even have a particular sports team (or two) that we consider...
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Editor’s Note: This article is part of our library of travel resources. Read more on Travel, from helpful packing guides...
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Having type 1 diabetes has many downsides, or “lows,” if you will. It is often difficult to look on the...
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Regardless of the time of year, visits to an amusement park are always fun excursions shared by friends, family, or...
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Travel Stories
Editor’s notes: This conversation was edited for length and clarity. This content was made possible with support from Abbott, makers...
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Living with any type of diabetes can make traveling a little more challenging but not impossible! We sat down with...
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It’s unusual to hear of any freebies related to having diabetes, but the United States National Park Service (NPS) offers...
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I had met so many Australians during my travels through Europe, that I instantly knew I wanted to go live...
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Access is closer than you think If your knowledge of climbing is through epic photos on social media, it may...
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I love to go on adventures in the outdoors! Having type 1 diabetes (T1D) can sometimes be its own adventure...
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