{"id":3013,"date":"2022-09-08T08:03:42","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T02:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.myhealthvectors.com\/?p=3013"},"modified":"2025-04-03T16:56:47","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T11:26:47","slug":"your-on-the-go-diabetes-supply-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/your-on-the-go-diabetes-supply-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Your on-the-go Diabetes Supply Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Being diabetic and travelling means you need to pack a few extra items: the supplies you use to take care of yourself. A few super essential items that will help manage your diabetes when you are on-the-go.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5197\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/emergency-checklist.jpg\" alt=\"An &quot;In Case of Emergency&quot; checklist, containing essential information about your condition and treatment.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/emergency-checklist.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/emergency-checklist-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/emergency-checklist-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An in-case-of emergency check list <\/strong><br \/>Your supply kit should have\u00a0important information about your\u00a0condition and treatment. Make an\u00a0info sheet that includes: <br \/>*The list of all the medication you take along with their dose and the time to take them. <br \/>*Your emergency contact details <br \/>*Contact details of your doctor<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medication <\/strong><br \/>If you have type 2 diabetes, your\u00a0medications will involve pills that\u00a0help you use insulin better.\u00a0 <br \/>You may also need to pack your\u00a0insulin pens\/ syringes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cool Packs<\/strong> <br \/>If you do take insulin to manage\u00a0your blood sugar, then you know\u00a0that it needs to be stored in\u00a0the\u00a0refrigerator.\u00a0 <br \/>When\u00a0travelling, the best way to\u00a0store your insulin will be in an\u00a0insulated bag with a cold pack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/diabetesmagazijn-1.jpg\" alt=\"An aesthetic shot of a blood glucose monitor, test strips, and an insulin pen, symbolizing the importance of effectively managing and controlling diabetes.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/diabetesmagazijn-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/diabetesmagazijn-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/diabetesmagazijn-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Medical Supplies<\/strong> <br \/>A glucometer with\u00a0test\u00a0strips and\u00a0some extra batteries if you need\u00a0to check your blood\u00a0sugar\u00a0regularly.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>In case of drop in blood sugar <\/strong><br \/>Just like high blood sugar is\u00a0harmful, the drop in blood sugar is\u00a0also very risky.\u00a0 <br \/>One needs to act quickly in case\u00a0of a sugar drop.\u00a0 <br \/>Keep a few items that\u00a0can help\u00a0you, these can include\u00a0a small\u00a0fruit (apple, orange etc.),\u00a0juice\u00a0tetra packs, a small box of\u00a0raisins\u00a0etc.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5198\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/healthy-school-lunch-box.jpg\" alt=\"A school lunch box filled with healthy and nutritious food.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/healthy-school-lunch-box.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/healthy-school-lunch-box-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.healthvectors.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/healthy-school-lunch-box-768x504.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Food and water <\/strong><br \/>Being diabetic it becomes very important to have your meals at regular intervals to manage your ideal blood sugar levels.\u00a0 <br \/>When on-the-go\u00a0it's\u00a0important to\u00a0carry some healthy packed meals\u00a0to make sure you do eat right and\u00a0on time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: The advice provided is intended for informational purpose only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.\u00a0\u00a0Consult with your doctor if you\u2019re seeking medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment.\u200b<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being diabetic and travelling means you need to pack a few extra items: the supplies you use to take care of yourself. A few super essential items that will help manage your diabetes when you are on-the-go. An in-case-of emergency check list Your supply kit should have\u00a0important information about your\u00a0condition and treatment. 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