{"id":339,"date":"2019-05-11T07:46:30","date_gmt":"2019-05-11T07:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/magazine.diabetesasia.org\/?p=339"},"modified":"2025-04-17T10:30:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T05:00:37","slug":"are-you-want-to-want-to-go-summer-trip-with-your-type-1-daibetic-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diabetesasia.org\/magazine\/are-you-want-to-want-to-go-summer-trip-with-your-type-1-daibetic-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you want to go summer trip with your type 1 daibetic child ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Parents of children with type 1 diabetes<\/a> know that keeping their child healthy is a 24*7 job. They want to complete it with full efforts.\u00a0\u00a0And while you might have put several things in your life on hold after your child\u2019s diagnosis, you should not let T1D<\/a> discourage you from traveling and enjoying the bonding experience of a family vacation.\u00a0 Remember your child is a child first\u2026they just happen to have diabetes, and that shouldn\u2019t deter them or the family from what could be a great time. So you have to take all these things that your child needs.<\/p>\n

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PACK A MEDICAL ID FOR YOUR CHILD<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Wearing<\/a><\/strong><\/span> him\/her medical ID bracelet that has his\/her disease, personal information, and emergency contact information on it can save. It helps quicken the emergency care process if paramedics are needed, as they\u2019ll know exactly how to help you. It can save precious time in these situations.<\/p>\n

PACK ENOUGH INSULIN<\/span> AND ITS PLACE<\/h2>\n

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Keep enough insulin<\/a> <\/span><\/strong>and monitoring supplies with you.\u00a0 Do not put insulin in the baggage compartment<\/p>\n

of a plane, as pressure and temperature can damage the insulin. You must keep it cold.<\/p>\n

KNOW HOW TO SAY SUGAR IN DIFFERENT LANGUA<\/b>GES<\/b><\/h2>\n

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While traveling, it helped YOU \u00a0to have screenshots of the word \u201cdiabetes\u201d in different languages depending on where you were. Most of the time, you just used them to ward off people who were trying to sell you sugary drinks, but they could have been vital in emergencies.<\/p>\n

UPDATE THE TIME IN A DIFFERENT COUNTRY<\/h2>\n

Update the time in the pump as you get to a new time zone.\u00a0 Consider this also for those people taking Lantus or Levemir \u2013 10 p.m. in one place might be 3 a.m. in another destination, and who wants to be injecting at 3 a.m. during vacation!<\/p>\n

CONSULT HEALTH TEAM BEFORE TRIP<\/h2>\n

Consult with your diabetes team before you leave and review travel plans. Bring a letter from him or her indicating that your child has diabetes and needs to keep their supplies with them at all times. And take proper guidelines on how to adjust insulin if you\u2019re traveling to a different time zone.<\/p>\n

PACK SUPPLIES IN TWO SEPARATE BAGS<\/b><\/h2>\n

When traveling, there is always the risk of bags getting lost or stolen. Because of this, you\u2019ve realized the importance of dividing your child’s insulin into two separate bags. If one is lost or stolen, it is crucial to have a backup that will last until you can acquire more.<\/p>\n

TRAVEL COOLER PLACE BUT NOT ICY PLACE<\/h2>\n

Travel coolers are a great way to keep insulin cool at the beach, but don\u2019t place it directly near ice \u2013 wrap it in a towel, for instance. Be mindful about hotel refrigerators in terms of temperature regulation \u2013 keep supplies away from the freezer section and perhaps wrapped in a towel.<\/p>\n

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DIET YOUR CHILD \u00a0EATS<\/h2>\n

You can find healthy food options at the airport or a roadside restaurant:<\/p>\n

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  • Fruit, nuts, sandwiches, yogurt<\/li>\n
  • Salads with chicken or fish (skip the dried fruit and croutons)<\/li>\n
  • Eggs and omelets<\/li>\n
  • Burgers with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun<\/li>\n
  • Fajitas (skip the tortillas and rice)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    LOCATION YOU HAVE TO STAY<\/h2>\n

    Just in case, locate pharmacies and clinics close to where you\u2019re staying.<\/p>\n

    TO KNOW THE EMERGENCY NUMBER<\/h2>\n

    If traveling to a foreign destination, know the equivalent emergency number for 911.\u00a0 Know how to say that your child has diabetes and a low blood glucose level in that language<\/p>\n

    AIR SAFETY RULE<\/h2>\n

    People with diabetes are exempt from the 3.4 oz. Liquid rule for medicines, fast-acting carbs like juice, and gel packs to keep insulin cool.<\/p>\n

    CHECK BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL FREQUENTLY<\/h2>\n

    Check blood sugar levels frequently if increasing activity or in places of high altitude.\u00a0 Insulin amounts might need changing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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