I have diabetes. Do you have any travel tips?

Travel tips:

• Visit your doctor for a check-up to ensure you’re fit for the trip. Make sure to ask your
  doctor:
  • How your planned activities could affect your diabetes, and what to do about it.
  • To provide prescriptions for your medicines, in case you lose them or run out.
  • If you’ll need any vaccines.
  • To write a letter stating that you have diabetes, and why you need your medical supplies.
• Just in case, locate pharmacies and clinics close to where you’re staying.
• Get a medical ID bracelet that states you have diabetes and any other health conditions.
• Get travel insurance, in case you miss your flight or need medical care.

Packing:

• Pack twice as much medicine as you think you’ll need.
• Carry medicines in the pharmacy bottles they came in, or ask your pharmacist to print out extra labels you can attach to plastic bags.
• Be sure to pack healthy snacks, like fruit, raw veggies, and nuts.