Supplies and equipment

Pack double what you use daily, plus spare. Split supplies between carry-on and checked luggage.

• Insulin (enough for the trip plus extra)
• Pens, needles, or pump/reservoirs and infusion sets
• CGM/FGM sensors and transmitter (if used)
• Test strips and meter (backup)
• Glucagon (if prescribed)
• Fast-acting carbs and snacks
• Cool pack/ice for insulin if needed
• Sharps container
• Spare batteries/charger for pump/CGM

Documents and doctor letter

Carry documentation in a language the destination understands. Request a travel letter from your clinic early.

• Travel letter from clinician (English or local language)
• Copies of prescriptions and product names
• Travel insurance and health card
• ID and clinic contact details

Time zones and insulin

Plan clock changes and meals. Write the plan and share it with travel companions.

• Written time zone change plan (east/west)
• Meal and basal plan for long flights
• Watch or app set to local time

Safety and emergency plan

Prepare for delays, lost luggage, and hypoglycemia.

• Hypo kit in carry-on
• Emergency numbers and hospitals along the route
• Travel companion knows hypo signs and glucagon
• Backup of pump/CGM settings (screenshot or PDF)

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