Dos and don’ts while traveling with diabetes

TRAVELING with diabetes is a bit tricky. There are certain measures to be followed in order to achieve a safe and joyful adventure. The following are some useful tips to help you determine what you should and shouldn’t do when traveling.

Consult your doctor before your trip.

You must let your doctor know the condition at hand to make adjustments with your medications and insulin shots.

Before ordering food that you’re not familiar with, ask the restaurant staff if it contains any ingredients that may affect your blood glucose.

Check the food you eat. Bring comfortable shoes.

Diabetics are prone to nerve damage in the feet which makes it difficult for you to realize if you injure your foot.

Don’t routine. Don’t stay away from your

Perform a short exercise upon waking up, eat balanced meal and take your medications and insulin shots on time.

dehydrate yourself.

When you’re traveling, your mind is occupied by other things that you forget to drink water.

Don’t forget to bring a cose meter. glu-

There are instances, especially when traveling, when your blood glucose elevates without you noticing it. Accu-Check Instant System by Roche Diabetes Care has an intuitive target range indicators designed to give an instant clarity at a glance. It is helpful in interpreting your blood glucose values easily and quickly.