travel

I have been looking on the AllClear Website and I am wondering if there is anyone else with Diabetes who has had experience with purchasing an Annual Multi-Trip insurance for world wide, As when I have checked it is cheaper than getting insurance for a singular trip, any information would be...

Any suggestions for how to keep blood glucose under control in unfamiliar environments under non-typical conditions? We’ll be in the mountains in the Czech Republic on a gentle walking holiday. Food from unfamiliar shops and unfamiliar restaurants for 10 days, and since it is rural, choices will...

Hey everyone! I'm a recent graduate who has had diabetes for a long time. I'm very active and love to travel and climb mountains. I'd say I'm fairly experienced at travelling with my diabetes for shorter periods. In the past, I've quite easily been able to keep myself healthy in areas of the...

Hi there, I'm TY1 D and going traveling for three years from 2025. I currently use the Freestyle Libre 2. I'm thinking of taking all my sensors for the first year of traveling with me. Or maybe half and fly back to restock after six months. We'll only be in Europe so its not too far (I live...

Hi, Does anyone know where I can find out what sort of obligations airlines have to T1 diabetics? (Apologies for any x-posting - I did search the forums but couldnt find what I was after). I have had T1 for 15 years and over that time have always travelled a lot for work (I was a late starter...

Hello, I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I travel abroad a lot for work. My doctor gave me a print out of my medication (insulin etc) to bring to the airport. The airline are saying I need a doctors note. My doctor says they don’t give out for these instances. Should I be alright without...

Hi I recently booked an adventurous holiday but because I have type1 diabetes they require me to get a medical form signed by my GP. unfortunately my GP has refused to sign it not for any medical reason they just say they are unhappy to sign it and that I should take it to a private GP. This...

Hi everyone, I'm type 1 podder with libre sensor and I'm going to be flying with easyJet in January. I haven't used easyJet before and I haven't paid for extra luggage as I'm only going for 3 nights but I didn't think about all the extra diabetic stuff I'm gonna need to take as I have had a few...

Hi! I'm going on my honeymoon to Australia for three weeks. I will take plenty of insulin with me and obviously take care to keep it the correct temperature, but if I needed to, does anyone know whether it's possible to get insulin by showing using a UK prescription? Second question! I'm going...

Hi all- First time posting on here and I’m currently writing this whilst on a 8 hour bus in Peru! I am 27 years old, I’ve had diabetes type 1 for around 15 years. My control hasn’t been brilliant and I had a couple of scares back in January. I got my feet checked and my right foot showed early...

Hello, anyone using a portable mini fridge such as this one? or can you recommend an alternative? I would rather buy based on real recommendations ;-)

I was reminded recently that it's possible for some people (inc. on certain benefits etc) to claim travel expenses when attending hospital appointments. (I think it doesn't apply for A&E visits :(.) In the 2 areas I deal with, this can be done at the hospitals themselfs. You may need proof of...

I have just returned from my G.P. surgery, where for the first time I have been told that I need to pay for a travel letter. I have to confess that I do not usually bother and have never experienced problems, but I thought that I would try and start doing everything properly. I have never been...

Hi there, I am in my mid 20s and have type 1 diabetes for 10+ years with ok control. I am really eager to move to Australia/New Zealand area so I can travel/work for 1-2 years. Does anyone have experience doing this with type 1 - especially need some advice re insulin, needles, blood testing...

Hello Everyone, I'm not actually diabetic myself but my partner has Type1. He currently injects with Lantus and NovoRapid. We have just had visas approved to do a working holiday in Australia for 12 months. I am wondering if anyone knows about or has experience with obtaining insulin in...

Hi hope someone can help, my son is going to Canada to work for several months, type 1 he is 22 diagnosed at 19 months old has great control of his diabetes, so no problem health wise, but does anyone know about getting his prescription over there, ? it will be very expensive if he has to pay...

Hi there I am possibly going to China on a long term work contract. Obviously I will need decent travel insurance, preferably one that covers the costs of insulin flex pens and needles etc etc, but also costs of hospital appointments with diabetes specialists, eye screening etc. Does anyone have...

Hello, In January I am moving to America for a year to take part in an internship. I am looking for some advice on what to do for Medical insurance? Has anyone done a similar thing? What did you do? Best, Becky

Hi. I have been trying to find the best way to do this but without much luck so far. I've tried searching travel and mountaineering forums and even tried to contact people that have been to very cold climates (no reply - I guess they are the 'famous/busy' people that don't have time). Does...

Hello, my doctor has just told me he can only perscribe me a maximum of 2 months worth of insulin due to NHS rules. I have desperatly googled and cant find any legeslation or anything on the NHS that implies doctors can only perscribe 2 months worth maximum. Im really worried now as i am...