Hey, I’m Julie K.
Diagnosed with Type 1 in 1997.
Since 2016, I've traveled to 28 countries and lived in 2 foreign countries as an expat. I've learned 2 foreign languages and finished an IronMan 70.3.
I've helped thousands of people living with diabetes (T1, T2, T3) book their first trip and travel confidently with diabetes. I've worked with and spoken at Health, JDRF, Withings, Sweet Life, and many more health and diabetes organisations about the benefits of traveling with diabetes.
I've taken fellows T1Ds to sensational trips around the world, where they opened themselves to a whole new world and discovered their true inner strength.
From trip preparation, managing diabetes abroad to becoming the most confident traveler they can be with diabetes, and so much more!
And through it all, I’ve discovered the subtle nuances that make a BIG difference in the success and awesomeness of the experience of a clear and exciting trip versus a 24/7 anxiety vacation.
Ready to stop the overwhelmed and wasting your time? This is the tips you’ve been waiting for!
Going through security with diabetes can be very stressful. You have enough to think about and do not need your insulin to be taken by security. I had to learn the hard way, when my iced pack got taken from me before a 24 hours flights.
This guide will not only prevent the above to happen to you, it will ensure you go through security smoothly.
IN THIS GUIDE YOU WILL LEARN:
- How to through airport security smoothly
- What to do with your pumps, CGMs or pens
- Special advice from manufactured
- The best way to administrate insulin on the plane
Disclaimer:
These guidelines are not formulated to suit any diabetes medical advice, nutrient deficiencies, allergies, or any other travel and non-travel related health problems. If you are an individual with such issues, you should consult an accredited endocrinologist, doctor, or similarly qualified health professional. The information provided in this document is provided "as is" and for general recommendations only to promote stress-free travel with diabetes. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions. You should not use this Document as a substitute for qualified professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As the referenced information provides, the entirety of the travel recommendations and the educational resources provided are not only based around the NHS and Diabetes UK but have been reviewed by an accredited endocrinologist. You should always consult and request advice from a qualified endocrinologist before going on a trip or making any changes to your treatment. Each individual has its own specific needs, and the information contained in this Book is designed as a set of "generic guidelines" only. This Document does not consider any person's specific objectives, situations, or requirements. The Diabetic Travelers Network Ltd Company makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the currency, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained or referenced in this Document. The information is subject to professional differences of opinion, human error in preparing this information, and unique differences in individuals' situations. The Company and the author are not liable for any loss resulting from any action taken or reliance made by you on any of the information or material and contained in the Book. If you use, or otherwise rely on, any of the information in the Book, you are responsible for ensuring, by independent verification, its currency, accuracy, completeness, reliability, and relevance to your own personal and individual circumstances. You should always obtain any appropriate professional health advice relevant to your particular circumstances.