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Having diabetes should not hinder you from traveling. But it does take planning ahead to handle your diabetes. How you prepare depends on where you are going and for how long. What document you need to bring, what medicine you need and much more. Below is the list of tips your should care before you go for trip or traveling.

Health Insurance

Health insurance for your trip is an absolute must. Handling your diabetes while traveling is a challenge and you are more likely to have problems with unexpected low or high blood sugar levels. All travelers are prone to infectious illnesses as they travel through new countries. If you develop infection, it can result in serious problems. It is very important you can access good quality healthcare if you need it.

Diabetes related documents

Before any trip, get these papers from your doctor:

* a letter for Customs. This should state that you have diabetes and are carrying syringes, insulin pens,needles, testing equipments and many more. * A letter from doctor. This states that you have diabetes and what medication type and doses you are on. * A prescription for your medication and test strips in case you need to get more supplies while away.

Diabetes Identification

No matter where you go, wear a medical ID bracelet or necklace that states you have diabetes and take insulin. It also wise to carry a card in your wallet or among your traveling papers that states you have diabetes and are on insulin ( or diabetes medication).

Low Blood glucose levels

Always carry a source of simple carbohydrate with you (e.g., orange juice, glucose tablets, jelly beans). It also pays to carry a small complex carbohydrate snack on you (e.g., muesli bar). People on holiday often drink more alcohol than usual, and this can shoot your blood sugar down. Try to drink moderately.

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