Travelling with diabetes requires a bit more planning to make sure that you have all the equipment and medications that you need to stay well when away. There are lots of things to think about before you go, such as health checks, travelling with insulin, the impact that entering different time zones, climate, diet and activity will have on blood glucose control, and what to do if you’re ill. You can find all of this information in the resources below.

Living with Type 1 Diabetes

This course provides information related to living with Type 1 diabetes including topics such as driving, travel, employment and lifestyle factors like healthy diet, alcohol and physical activity.

Diabetes and Travel

This leaflet provides information on managing your diabetes during travel.

Food and Travel

Some tips to help you enjoy the local cuisine while travelling.

Preparing to Travel

A checklist to help prepare for a trip or holiday.

Staying Well When Away From Home

Some advice on how to stay healthy while you are away.

Travel Documentation

Some useful information on the documentation you will need when travelling.

Travelling with Your Pump

This resource will provide information on the best ways to travel with an insulin pump.

Travelling with Insulin and Other Diabetes Equipment

Information on transporting your insulin and other equipment.

Time Zones and Insulin

Advice on how to manage your insulin while travelling across time zones.