<\/p>\n You will need to check and follow updated guidance where you live as well as where you are traveling. Also the means of transport used. That implies the use or not of masks on planes or airports<\/a>. Entry restrictions, screening or quarantine requirements for the country you are traveling to are also necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n An insulin pump or CGM<\/strong> should not go through full-body scanners or X-ray machines. Airports use X-ray machines on any baggage you check and travel in the hold of the plane, as well as any carry-on baggage<\/a>. X-ray waves can stop your pump or CGM from working properly.<\/span><\/p>\n Check with the insulin pump manufacturer or a CGM if you have any questions about getting through the X-ray machines and full-body scanners.<\/span><\/p>\n If you have diabetes and are carrying any medical equipment,<\/a> you can download a Medical Device Awareness Card<\/a>. This card has information for airport security about diabetes and the equipment you are carrying to avoid confusion. See the main symptoms of diabetes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n It’s a good idea for your personal doctor<\/strong> to be able to write a travel letter explaining that you have diabetes, the medications you use, and all the equipment you need to treat your diabetes. This should include insulin, insulin delivery devices<\/strong><\/a>, needles, blood glucose monitors, glucose tablets or fluid and ketone test strips.<\/span><\/p>\n The letter should express the need to carry all medications and equipment in hand luggage and avoid storing them in the hold luggage of the aircraft. This is because problems will arise if your luggage is lost<\/a> or your medication is spoiled<\/a> by the x-ray scan.<\/span><\/p>\n It is useful that the medical documentation<\/strong> is recent and up-to-date. The cabin crew can request the delivery of medications for storage during the flight.<\/span><\/p>\n As a precaution you should carry twice the amount of medical supplies<\/a> you would normally use for your diabetes. See the main symptoms of diabetes<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n An additional precaution includes that before you travel, find out where you can get supplies of insulin at your destination in case of an emergency. Your regular insulin manufacturer<\/strong> should tell you before you travel if your insulin is supplied in the country you are traveling to. Or if not, what is the brand that replaces it?<\/span><\/p>\n If you need a prescription during the holidays and your regular medication is not available, they need to provide you with an alternative that does the same.<\/span><\/p>\n Traveling across time zones<\/strong> may mean you need to adjust your insulin. All international flights going east or west involve crossing time zones and the days will get shorter or longer. Many people cross time zones regularly, without any serious problems. Remember that for up to 24 hours it is unlikely to cause any harm.<\/span><\/p>\n When traveling from east to west<\/strong>, the day gets longer and some doctors will advise you to eat an extra meal and cover it with extra insulin.<\/span><\/p>\n When traveling from west to east<\/strong>, the day gets shorter and the amount of insulin and carbohydrates may need to be reduced.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>
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