Travelling with diabetes
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Diabetes is a disease related to the blood sugar level of the body and the hormone insulin which regulates it. People with diabetes need to take some things into account when they travel and in their daily life in general, including keeping a suitable diet and carrying medication and equipment for measuring their blood sugar level.
Understand8% of the global adult population. It is partially a hereditary, a lifestyle, and environment related disease, and there are two main variants called type 1 and type 2.
PlanPlan ahead both for yourself and for your medical equipment. Consult your doctor before you travel. As a diabetic you may need to keep a regular meal schedule.g.
PackIn addition to what you normally pack - from travel documents to clothing - diabetics also need to pack not only their medication and equipment but also different documents for travel abroad.
EatTravel does not always go to plans.
MeasureBlood sugar (glucose) level is measured in two different units depending on where you are. In some countries the common unit is mmol/l, in others it is mg/dl. Convert from mmol/l to mg/dl by multiplying by 18.
Stay safeg. candy, sooner rather than later. This can kick in quickly, particularly if you have had strenuous exercise. Hypoglycemia can be deadly.
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- Photo: Mr Hyde at Czech Wikipedia (Original text: moje foto), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons