Managing Your Diabetes Medications on the Road
Managing Your Diabetes Medications on the RoadIf you take diabetes medications, you can ensure a safer and more enjoyable travel experience by keepingyour medications with you at all times.“The baggies I found out because I couldn't fit my medication into the little containers anymore. I wouldhave to take two containers for the morning and maybe two containers for the evening, so I was lookingaround what I can take, and a big container was not working for me either, so that's why I ended upwith the medication baggies, and that works very well for me because you can take it for travelinganytime, so it's really easy.”This means packing them in your carry-on bag so that you have them if your luggage gets lost. Also make surethat you pack plenty of medication, even twice the usual amount is not too much.People who take medications that lower their blood glucose should take a snack because the plane or trainmay be delayed.If you’re going to be traveling through different time zones, meet with your Diabetes care team beforehand todiscuss how these time changes may impact your eating-and-medications schedule. They may map out a“transition plan” that shows when you need to eat and take your medications, either while you’re traveling oronce you arrive.If you’re leaving the country and you use an injectable medication like insulin, you should carry your doctor’scomplete contact information and a letter indicating that you have diabetes. This will explain why you havesyringes and bottles of liquid with you when you go through customs.Carry your diabetes supplies, such as pens, syringes and insulin with you and keep your medications in theiroriginal pharmacy box.Before you go, make sure the name on your prescription label matches the name on your airline ticket exactly.Following these steps helps to ensure a safe and healthy trip no matter where life takes you.This program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.PRG10079B EN ManagingYourDiabetesMedicationsOnTheRoad.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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