Diabetes has many limitations. Patients often give up, among others they spend their travels and vacations at home. There is no reason whatsoever for this, however. A diabetic can also travel. Find out how to plan your vacation if you have diabetes.

Diabetes has many limitations. People with diabetes often give up, among others ztravel.Experts argue that there is no reason why a diabetic should spendvacationat home. But how to go on aholiday , being diabetic?

What a person with diabetes must remember when preparing for a trip

  • In the morning, do not get behind the wheel until after measuringglucosein your blood, taking insulin and consuming a meal. If you are short on time, a good solution will be to change your classic insulin to a fast-acting analog.
  • If you start your journey with blood glucose levels below 90 mg%, you must eat a carbohydrate-based meal (sandwich, bars).
  • If you experience frequent hypoglycemia during the day, talk to your doctor about modern analog therapy that reduces the risk of hypoglycemia and allows you to modify me altimes.

What a person with diabetes must remember when driving a car

Traveling by caris a lot of effort, both physical and mental. So be prepared to risk hypoglycaemia (bring sweetened liquid, juice, sandwich, sugar cubes or glucose lozenges with you). Always have your ID or diabetes card with you.

  • Avoid driving at night if possible.
  • If you feel worse, stop the car immediately and remove the ignition key. If you suspect hypoglycaemia, eat carbohydrates (a sweet liquid or two sugar cubes and a sandwich), then measure your blood sugar and rest. Do not continue your journey before 45-60 minutes after the problem appears, because your brain does not work properly during this period - you may, for example, unconsciously cross the road axis.
  • If you are driving far, make a stop every 2-3 hours, measure your sugar level during the break, do not forget about meals with the appropriate calorific value, but do not overeat. Driving a car after a hearty lunch or dinner may cause drowsiness.
  • Make an effort - especially inlong journeys - ride with someone who can help you in the event of a hypoglycaemia.
Important

How classic insulin and its analogues should be transported

When you go on a trip, you take classic insulin or its analogues with you. You need to secure them so that they do not lose their properties.

  • Do not leave unprotected drugs in the car for a long time. In summer, at temperatures above 25 ° C, insulins lose their biological activity after 2 weeks, and in winter, storing them at a temperature below 0.5 ° C may inactivate them even after several minutes.
  • Do not expose the slides to direct sunlight (degraded insulin turns yellow-brown).
  • For longer journeys, obtain a special container that keeps the temperature constant.

People with diabetes should take care of their feet while traveling

Diabetics should pay attention to footwear when driving for a long time, especially in people suffering from diabetes for a long time, driving for many hours may lead to the development of diabetic foot syndrome.

  • If you drive frequent and long routes, equip your car with cruise control. This device allows you to maintain a constant speed of the vehicle, without having to press the gas pedal.
  • Drive the car in comfortable, leather shoes in which you can move your fingers freely. Also take a second pair of shoes with you so that you can change your shoes every few hours. Wear natural fiber socks (cotton, wool), always have an extra pair for a change.

Insulin analogues give people with diabetes a better chance of a safe journey

People with diabetes may be in situations where driving becomes dangerous (however, it is worth emphasizing that diabetics do not cause more accidents than he althy people). Modern insulin therapy based on insulin analogues gives them a better chance for a safer journey.

  • If your professional activity is connected with car journeys, the use of insulin analogues seems to be much more convenient. The risk of hypoglycaemia between meals is reduced, and the analogue can be injected during or even after eating a meal while traveling. The use of analogues not only gives greater flexibility in treatment, but also better control of diabetes.
  • It is very important that the patient refrain from driving for a week (or longer, depending on individual problems) after starting insulin treatment or changing treatment regimen, such as switching from one form of insulin to another or changing dosages.

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