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Comment by Qayoom on February 4, 2012 at 9:10pm

We are travelers on a Cosmic Journey- stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpool of Infinity. –Buddha

Comment by jrtpup on February 4, 2012 at 4:54pm

Great photo Didi!

Comment by Didi on February 4, 2012 at 4:44pm

The most recent trip I took was in 2010 when I went to Cozumel, Playa del Carmen, and Cancun Mexico. I enjoyed the trip a lot but it was difficult keeping my bg down. The heat kept raising my blood sugar making want to use the restroom a lot. Here is a photo from my trip to Chichen Itza (one of the world wonders). Hope you like it!Chichen Itza

Comment by Natalie ._c- on October 15, 2011 at 7:07pm

Figures you'd have started this group, Danny. I'll post some of my Nepal pictures soon. I don't have as many of the other countries, and they're all old, hard copy. Plus I lost my pictures of Korea, but you know what a blabbermouth I am, so I'll describe stuff too.

Comment by MaiaJane on September 20, 2011 at 12:34am

HELP! I'm leaving for Europe in a couple of weeks, and wanted to check and see if I'd be able to get Freestyle test strips there!!!
My supplier refuses to provide me with a long-term RX (even though I have the prescription from my Endo!) and my reimbursement-style insurance will have a heyday if I order them online....
Any advice?

Comment by Ant97gtr on April 6, 2011 at 8:06pm

Hi all *waves*

After reading the comments below, I can add my experience. I have been lucky enough to travel the world with my diabetes since my diagnosis at age 6. Up until about 7 years ago I never carried a note and never had any problems. That was until I had a stop over in Singapore. As usual I always carry my insulin, pens and testers with me on board. During the baggage screening, before re-boarding the plane, I was pulled up by airport staff, given a grilling and then told that the pilot of the plane would have to 'interview' me and give the ok. I was escorted onto the plane first and the pilot took one look at my D supplies, had a bit of a chuckle and told me to take my seat - hey at least I got first dibs on the over head luggage space :-)

Since then I have carried the letter my endo writes for my racing licence, which has all the info someone would ever need but have never had to use it. With all the other paperwork you normally have to carry I figure its no big deal.

Comment by Qayoom on March 5, 2011 at 9:00pm

Hope all is well with you
yes it seems wnter is going to be longer this year allover world
here in India it is unusal still in march colder
I wishyou all the best of health

Signs of Natural Health
1.Feeling energetic after getting up in the morning
2.Smooth bowel movement
3.Feeling enthusiastic throughout the day
4.Stomach is flatter than chest
5.Lack of urge for intoxicating and aphrodisiacal substances
6.Always feeling happy
7.Potential to work for hours without tiring
8.Tendency to be involved in creative activities
9.Glow on the face
10.Shining and fearless eyes
11.Ever smiling face
12.Feeling youth and new power
13.Productive thought process
14.Normal physical processes
15.Soft spoken

Comment by bardowlatry on February 17, 2011 at 5:23am

Thanks for the reassurances, y'all. I've already got my prescriptions in my travel bag, but I hadn't thought about getting a note from the doctor. I'll definitely do that on my next visit.

Comment by Kristin on February 16, 2011 at 10:38pm

I've carried the same note from my doctor for 7 years. I fly many times a year and have never once been asked to show the note. I guess they figure that I don't carry around all these supplies just for fun! Reading Sharon's experience though, it seems to be better safe than sorry!

I always try to distribute my supplies between bags to avoid losing everything is I lose a bag. BUT I carry all insulin with me. If I am traveling with someone else, then I put half my insulin in their carry on. Frio packs are GREAT for keeping insulin cool and protected while traveling.

I am amazed that security guard in countries where the pump is not at all common recognize the pump as well. They are trained to know what it is. I have found that insulin translates well to most languages. Once I point to the pump and tell them insulin, they seem to know that I am allowed to keep it on. Without the pump, I don't think that you should have any issues.

Comment by Sharon Fung on February 16, 2011 at 9:32pm

I had some problems flying from Hong Kong to the US. They made me pack up most of my syringes and I was only allowed to take 5 syringes on the plane. I had to be identified by the stewards as I got on the plane. I didn't like it too much and was concerned about lost luggage-thankfully all my luggage came through and I didn't lose any supplies. The letter is VITAL though, should you find yourself in an awkward situation like that.

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