Type 1 diabetes & travel: top tips to know before you go

Heading on holidays and wondering how to best manage your type 1 diabetes while you’re away – both while you’re travelling and once you arrive?

In our June 'Let’s Talk T1D' session, diabetes educator Fiona Scott and JDRF mental health lead Melanie Cullen shared tips and information to help you plan and prepare for your next trip.

This video covers:
- what to discuss with your endocrinologist or diabetes educator before you leave
- important papers and information to take with you
- sick day action plans
- travel insurance
- what to pack, including what to put in your carry-on
- airport tips, including how to deal with security and customs
- top travel tips and products to take with you
- and lots more!

See a list of all the sites mentioned in the chat: jdrf.org.au/travel-talk

And download your FREE book for adults living with type 1 diabetes, including more travel advice, at jdrf.org.au/sttp