Travelling

[viranth]

I'm going to my sister in the UK (I live in Norway) later this month, and I'm wondering if there is any tips for travel?

The flight is short, about an hour. But it's one hour to get to the airport, then probably an hour or two just waiting, then the flight, then more waiting, then over an hour with train to the hotel.

On the way over I'll be travelling with my parents, but on my way back I'll be going alone.

Sort of anxious about the whole trip, since I either have to carry with me all the food I will eat for the days I'll be there, or just eat like any other would and monitor carefully.

[HelenM]

I did a similar trip last week, 2 hours to airport, flight to UK followed by 4 hours in a coach. With all the waiting around
it took almost 12 hours in total.
I ate breakfast normally, coffee at French airport, checked sugar and was relatively high so didn't 'need' a cookie.:( (I was a bit worried about security and pump). Arrived in UK and ate lunch at airport. Bought a microwave meal, and fruit salad at airport Marks and Spencer to eat on arrival. No problems,

[Mich]

Travel is no problem at all unless you are traveling to a country where you are likely to find nothing you want to eat. I would think Norway and the UK have many similar things. As long as you know carbohydrate counts and portion sizes for some basic things like bread, meats, fruits and cheeses, you can guess pretty accurately.

The second thing to remember is to test at least before and a couple of hours after meals, when you wake up, and when you go to bed. This is basic of course, to keep your blood sugar correct. Sometimes the new experiences of traveling cause us to forget to test often enough.

Always carry your diabetic supplies in your carry-on luggage.

Carry your meter and strips, a few healthy snack bars and some fast acting glucose (glucose tablets or candy) wherever you go. Drink lots of water to stay hydrated and HAVE FUN!

Mich