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Desert trekking advice please

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Misabel

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Hello

I am going desert trekking in November and as a recent convert to trekking would like to know if anyone else has done anything similar and has any advice for me. I am type 2 but recently started on insulin so I am a bit worried about hypos.

It will be just me, a friend and our local guide for about 3-5 days in the desert so any advice would be welcome.

Many thanks in advance

Misabel
 
Welcome to the site, Misabel.

By November, you'll have a better idea about how to adjust your insulin according to situations. You'll probably need to reduce your insulin doses, both basal (long acting) and bolus (short acting) if you're taking both, to cope with increased exercise. Higher temperatures also tend to increase insulin absorption rates, so you'll need to adjust for that, too. Make sure you always carry spare food, including sugar or sweets.

Other details depend on details of where you're going eg you may need to insulate your insulin supplies from heat etc. If you're travelling where another language is spoken, make sure you have a phrase book and memorise terms for sugar / no sugar etc.
 
i dont know wot is going on here but replied to tezs post and it put it here instead expect that forum maintenance is playing tricks
 
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Thanks Copepod

I think a trip to see my diabetes nurse is in order then. Lots to think about along with the exercise.

Misabel
 
Hi Misabel. Welcome 🙂

Maybe a letter detailing your condition and requirements from your doctor/DSN, translated into any local language (the best you can), assuming a non-English speaking country.

Rob
 
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