Here are some checklists to help you prepare for your trip.
What to pack for a
One-Night Sleepover
- Least-dorky, least-holey PJs
- Clean undies
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Harmless prank gear like shaving cream
- Glucose tablets or other emergency sugar source
- Snack for low blood sugar
- Glucose meter & strips (check the supply before you go!)
- Insulin & syringes (again, check before you go!)
- Emergency phone number easily accessible to your friends
- Your diabetes ID bracelet or card, with a note explaining what to do if you start acting strange
What to add for a
Several-Day Camp Away
- Enough nonperishable snacks (granola bars, crackers) for each day
- Ditto enough strips for your meter & strips, insulin & syringes
- Ditto clean undies!
- A couple of bottles of water to help you stay hydrated
- A Glucagon emergency kit
- Information about where to find medical care in the area
What to add for a
Vacation of a Week or More
- A note from your doctor explaining how to contact him or her
- A copy of your prescriptions (including nondiabetes)
- Enough insulin & strips for the whole trip, plus extra for unforeseen situations
- Enough of a snack to make up for a lost meal (fruit, crackers, string cheese, pb&j, bread)
What to add for a
Trip to a Foreign Country
- A prescription from your doctor in case of stomach upset or diarrhea
- A card that says "I have diabetes" in the language of your destination
- Enough phrases in the language to be able to order meals and get medical help.
