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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Regardless of the time of year, visits to an amusement park are always fun excursions shared by friends, family, or...
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Jet lag is—in most cases when traveling long distances—unavoidable. The effects of drastic time zone changes can often ruin a...
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Travel Stories
Hurricane season in the Atlantic runs from June 1 through November 30. If you live with diabetes and plan to...
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Whether it’s sitting in your fridge or tucked in your pocket, insulin is incredibly sensitive to its surroundings. Extreme heat...
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Like most things in life with type 1 diabetes (T1D), traveling requires a little extra preparation. Getting through airport security...
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Have you ever dreamed of living minimally on the open road? With remote work on the rise and soaring rent...
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Travel season is quickly approaching, and a lot of people will be racking up frequent flyer miles in the coming...
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Whether you’re thinking about taking a trip or have your dream vacation booked, you may be wondering, “How can I...
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