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Travelling to Hungary
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Inka
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Here’s some general info:
https://www.t1dwanderer.com/guides/hungary-diabetes-travel-advice/
I always make sure I learn the local word for ‘diabetes’ and ‘insulin’. I’ve travelled widely and have never had any issues. Take double what you think you’ll need and store things wisely. Mainly enjoy your trip 🙂
If you’re really concerned, you could contact the manufacturer(s) of your insulins and ask them.
https://www.t1dwanderer.com/guides/hungary-diabetes-travel-advice/
I always make sure I learn the local word for ‘diabetes’ and ‘insulin’. I’ve travelled widely and have never had any issues. Take double what you think you’ll need and store things wisely. Mainly enjoy your trip 🙂
If you’re really concerned, you could contact the manufacturer(s) of your insulins and ask them.
@1234567 when there is not a global pandemic on, I am a frequent traveller and never needed to purchase insulin.
I always take at least twice as much insulin as I think I should need. Plus twice as many test strips, spare insulin pens, spare batteries for my meter and twice as many needles.
As @Inka mentioned, this is all kept in my hand luggage. This is to ensure it is all under my control - hold luggage sometimes get lost or delayed and the hold can be too cold for the insulin.
I also take twice as much hypo treatment and keep some with me in my seat rather than the overhead locker after I had a hypo on take off whilst the seat belt sign was on so could not access my dextrose.
It is recommended to get a letter from your doctor (hospital consultants tend to write these for free whereas GPs will charge). In over 15 years and over 100 flights, I have only needed to show my letter twice but I would rather have it with me and not need it than have to argue to take life saving medication on the flight. The letter can be written for multiple uses - my current one is looking very tattered after years of travel, keeping my passport company.
I always take at least twice as much insulin as I think I should need. Plus twice as many test strips, spare insulin pens, spare batteries for my meter and twice as many needles.
As @Inka mentioned, this is all kept in my hand luggage. This is to ensure it is all under my control - hold luggage sometimes get lost or delayed and the hold can be too cold for the insulin.
I also take twice as much hypo treatment and keep some with me in my seat rather than the overhead locker after I had a hypo on take off whilst the seat belt sign was on so could not access my dextrose.
It is recommended to get a letter from your doctor (hospital consultants tend to write these for free whereas GPs will charge). In over 15 years and over 100 flights, I have only needed to show my letter twice but I would rather have it with me and not need it than have to argue to take life saving medication on the flight. The letter can be written for multiple uses - my current one is looking very tattered after years of travel, keeping my passport company.
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