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Permalink Reply by Anna on May 19, 2010 at 3:52pm

Obviously, it's a different country, but I traveled to China for about 6 months, and I took all of my insulin with me in my carryon, so there was no possible way I could become separated (plus, I figure insulin will be cooler in my bag under the seat than in the storage area under the plane).

However, I was on a medtronic pump, and the suitcase with my pump supplies got lost. I just contacted Medtronic, and they did two things: 1) they found a guy in town who met me in a parking lot and gave me some supplies to tide me over, and 2) they shipped me a box filled with stuff (though it got lost) to my apartment. It took a while to get there, but it worked. I don't know if Animas has as much world-wide support as Medtronic though. You might contact them and ask them. I assume they would at least ship the supplies to you, but it might take as much as a week to get them.

Permalink Reply by Tom Gohl on May 19, 2010 at 7:50pm

Thanks Anna. That is amazing support! I will touch base with Animas and see if they are well-connected in India.
Appreciate the suggestions!

Permalink Reply by Toni Crebbin on May 22, 2010 at 7:08am

Tom, when I travel overseas I always carry all my supplies in my carry on. I also get a loaner pump from Animas, in case mine breaks down, but I put that in my checked bag. Also, I carry my insulin in a frio, which only requires water to keep it cold. When are you heading over? I'm heading back to china in June:)

Permalink Reply by Brandi on April 5, 2011 at 7:54pm

Where do you buy frio's?

Permalink Reply by jeffrygillis on October 7, 2012 at 1:28am

http://www.frioinsulincoolingcase.com

Permalink Reply by MaiaJane on October 10, 2010 at 12:06pm

I don't know if you've already been to India and Back, but if you want any information about medical supplies in India let me know...I grew up there and travel back often!

Permalink Reply by jeffrygillis on October 7, 2012 at 1:24am

I have travelled a lot. I've also spent 6 months in India and Nepal too. In the more developed cities you can find reputable supplies but keep in mind there is a lot of counterfeit pharmaceutical products in that region of the world. Ive carried Medicool packs to as best as possible carry all my insulin with me.http://www.medicool.com/diabetes/diabetes_travel_insulprot.php

Also http://www.frioinsulincoolingcase.com