International Diabetes Institute Diabetes Factsheet THE DIABETES TRAVEL GUIDE! Travelling, whether it is for work or holidays, should be enjoyable. If you have diabetes, a little extra preparation can help make your trip one to remember, for all the right reasons! This fact sheet provides general information on confident, trouble-free travelling for diabetes. Be prepared to adapt the information to suit individual circumstances, which will depend on: null how far away and for how long you intend to travel. nullhow remote from standard “westernized” doctors and equipment you will be. null how stable your diabetes is and how quickly it responds to treatment for high and low blood glucose levels. null whether you intend to do lots of physical activity or be more sedentary. The travel checklist See your doctor at least 6 weeks before you leave so that you can: null have your diabetes control assessed and treatment modified if necessary. null have any necessary immunizations and check tetanus cover. null obtain sufficient prescriptions for insulin , oral hypoglycemic agents and keto-diastix (if on insulin). null discuss whether or not you require antibiotics, tablets for diarrhoea or glucagon injection. 2002 International Diabetes Institute Graphics by Sina Avsar International Diabetes Institute The Diabetes Travel Guide Diabetes Factsheet null discuss the effects of time changes on your diabetes routine. null obtain a list of generic names of relevant medications as brand names may differ elsewhere. null obtain a list of names of contact doctors, hospitals and clinics in the countries you will visit. null obtain a letter of introduction to doctors overseas, outlining your treatment and any other health problems. Another letter will be needed stating you have diabetes...
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