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Managing your diabetes while travelling can be tricky. The resources in this section provide tips and information to help make your journey as enjoyable and trouble free as possible.

Getting there

Things to consider during a journey.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Getting there
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Bureaucracy

Some useful information on the documentation you will need when travelling.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Bureaucracy
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Travelling with Insulin

Information on storing and transporting your insulin.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Travelling with Insulin
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Insulin pumps

Helpful travel information for people who use insulin pumps.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Insulin pumps
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Diet and Alchohol

Some tips to help you enjoy the local cuisine while travelling.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Diet and Alchohol
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Time Zones and Insulin

Advice on how to manage your insulin while travelling across time zones.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Time Zones and Insulin
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Keeping well when away

Some advice on how to keep your health in check while you are away.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Keeping well when away
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Preparation

A checklist to help prepare for a journey or holiday.
Author: my diabetes my way / Western General Hospital Diabetes Centre
Resource Link: Preparation
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Holiday feet

This leaflet contains advice to help you to care for your feet yourself while enjoying your holiday.
Author: my diabetes my way / Scottish Diabetes Foot Action Group
Resource Link: Holiday feet
Last date of review: 24/04/2012

Holidays and diabetes video

This video gives advice for people with type 2 diabetes when they are travelling.
Author: my diabetes my way
Resource Link: Holidays and diabetes video
Last date of review: 24/04/2012


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