I was diagnosed last July at the age of 69 with type 1 which was a shock. We are travelling to Europe in April and July this year and I am wondering who others use for travel insurance? Also worried about wearing the Libre in the heat and any other things I should be aware of travelling through airports etc? All a bit daunting at the moment. Thanks - any information which should be great.
I’ve used Allclear, who specialise on medical conditions, but who aren’t the cheapest (I actually used them because I needed cover for a higher altitude than a lot of cheaper policies) . I've also gone on comparison sites where you can tick that you’ve got a medical condition, and it asks you questions and then provides cover that includes your conditions. I’ve done a quote both ways, one saying I have Type 1 diabetes, and one not declaring it, and it doesn't tend to put the price up.
I've not had a problem with my Libre in heat, the thing I'm always worried about is if I accidentally cook my insulin by having it in my black (heat absorbing) bumbag, but it’s always been Ok out and about with a Frio cooling pouch. (I do sometimes try and carry it on the 'shady' side of my body if I'm walking or standing in full sun)
Airports have never caused me any problems, security are used to Libre sensors (mine 'pinged' a body scanner and when I said, Oh I expect it’s my Libre, they knew what I was on about). I just put my insulin pens and spare insulin into the clear plastic bag through security, and they’ve never been queried.(well, once the young guy watching the screen queried it with his superior as it went through the machine, and the supervisor said in whatever language it was, the equivalent of 'It’s insulin, you stupid boy!'
