# \#travel **URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tag/travel/113.md [Latest](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/tags.md) --- ## [Travelling with insulin for longer than a month - Storage?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-with-insulin-for-longer-than-a-month-storage/8354)
**Author:** [@RChesterton](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/RChesterton)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-with-insulin-for-longer-than-a-month-storage/8354 "2026-09-30T13:55:14Z")
I’m going to be travelling for around 6 weeks in Nov/Dec, leaving from Dallas, visiting Iceland and England with stops in Boston and New York on the way out/back. As I’ll be gone for around 1.5 months, I’d like to take … --- ## [Squirrelling away the spare supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/squirrelling-away-the-spare-supplies/15071)
**Author:** [@John58](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/John58)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2025, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/squirrelling-away-the-spare-supplies/15071 "2025-01-19T02:54:47Z")
Packing for a 2 1/2 week trip in variable conditions: First and last 3 days camping in my van, cold weather in high desert, enroute to warm Sonoran desert for 10 days recreation and sun. I decided to squirrel away the D … --- ## [Our Paris Olympics Experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-paris-olympics-experience/14823)
**Author:** [@bostrav59](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bostrav59)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-paris-olympics-experience/14823 "2024-08-13T16:01:37Z")
My wife, Carol, and I ended up seeing 8 events in Paris over 5 days. I had previously bought 4 sets of tickets about 6 months ago, and then we picked up 3 more sets while we were there. One event was free. Our events: … --- ## [Experience with 4AllFamily Coolers](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-4allfamily-coolers/13926)
**Author:** [@MsCris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MsCris)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/experience-with-4allfamily-coolers/13926 "2023-08-29T17:44:50Z")
Anyone here have experience to share about the 4AllFamily Explorer or Voyager models? https://4allfamily.com/ I’m preparing for an extended visit overseas to a remote village, and I’ll be dealing with high temps (100F). … --- ## [Need to keep nsulin cool?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-to-keep-nsulin-cool/11730)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/need-to-keep-nsulin-cool/11730 "2021-08-16T19:57:28Z")
Note: Mod edited the link to remove the c --- ## [Flying in July. No carry-on allowed](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flying-in-july-no-carry-on-allowed/11358)
**Author:** [@Mariethm](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Mariethm)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2021, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/flying-in-july-no-carry-on-allowed/11358 "2021-05-21T19:25:12Z")
First off, I have to apologize for being long-winded. So, yeah, we made a reservation on Jetblue for a 5 day vacation in July. Of course, being cheap, we opted for the cheapest flight, as its only about 2 hrs. But, with… --- ## [Planning for diabetes over multimonth travel trips: our experience](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-for-diabetes-over-multimonth-travel-trips-our-experience/6319)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2019, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/planning-for-diabetes-over-multimonth-travel-trips-our-experience/6319 "2019-04-13T17:23:47Z")
It took me a while to write up this report, as I found it difficult to organize. We left the US in early June 2018, for 15 months of continuous travel in Europe and Africa. We have now been gone for 8 months. For a bit o… --- ## [Traveling: Don’t forget extra meter batteries!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-don-t-forget-extra-meter-batteries/6827)
**Author:** [@Katers87](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Katers87)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2019, 10:49pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-don-t-forget-extra-meter-batteries/6827 "2019-03-03T22:49:56Z")
I’ve been on a few trips to Europe in the last few years. I’ve been careful to pack all the supplies I thought I’d need, but I also felt secure in the knowledge that there were decent health care systems in these countri… --- ## [Going through customs](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-through-customs/6767)
**Author:** [@kalle](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/kalle)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2019, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/going-through-customs/6767 "2019-03-02T22:07:54Z")
Tomorrow I’m flying to Singapore on a one-week trip for work, my first since diagnosis. I feel well prepared and have found some good advice in other topics. I’m also confident that the airport security thing will work o… --- ## [Have T1D, will travel: a trip to the Sahara](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-t1d-will-travel-a-trip-to-the-sahara/6065)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 5:07am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/have-t1d-will-travel-a-trip-to-the-sahara/6065 "2019-02-05T05:07:58Z")
We just came back from a long driving trip through parts of the Sahara. For obvious reasons, we chose to do it in winter. For safety, we decided to remain in Moroccan territory and in lands controlled by Morocco: we elec… --- ## [Traveling with diabetes: lessons and questions from our first 3 months](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-diabetes-lessons-and-questions-from-our-first-3-months/4945)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2019, 4:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-diabetes-lessons-and-questions-from-our-first-3-months/4945 "2019-01-28T16:04:17Z")
We have been on the road non-stop for the past three months, mostly but not only in hot weather, and have had to carry a year’s worth of gear in the car a lot of the time. Planning the trip was really time consuming. We … --- ## [Winter hiking in the mountains with a D teen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winter-hiking-in-the-mountains-with-a-d-teen/6123)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2019, 4:20am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/winter-hiking-in-the-mountains-with-a-d-teen/6123 "2019-01-18T04:20:38Z")
We just spent a lovely long hiking weekend in the Alpujarras mountains with our teen. The mountains are steep and beautiful, with canyon-like valleys spreading around the landscape. It is freezing weather at night rig… --- ## [Effect of 3 months' travel on blood glucose levels (BG): summary](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-3-months-travel-on-blood-glucose-levels-bg-summary/5088)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2018, 6:04am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/effect-of-3-months-travel-on-blood-glucose-levels-bg-summary/5088 "2018-09-28T06:04:18Z")
This is the summary of what we have observed over 3 months of itinerant travel this summer with our T1D teen. In a few words: his BG was better while traveling than during the school year. Background When our boy went … --- ## [Traveling with Dexcom: Using a US/Canadian G5 in other countries](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-dexcom-using-a-us-canadian-g5-in-other-countries/3164)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2018, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-dexcom-using-a-us-canadian-g5-in-other-countries/3164 "2018-09-26T21:48:12Z")
A few months ago, I published a thread about the difficulties in using a Dexcom in other countries. Almost all the information I had obtained from Dexcom over multiple phone calls ended up being wrong. I have edited the … --- ## [Our experience of travel and time changes with insulin basal](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-experience-of-travel-and-time-changes-with-insulin-basal/5028)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2018, 1:56am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/our-experience-of-travel-and-time-changes-with-insulin-basal/5028 "2018-09-22T01:56:31Z")
\[time change and insulin basal: we have been using an insulin pump all along, so this post may not apply directly to MDI users\] For the past three months, we have been traveling non-stop, all summer. We left the US on J… --- ## [Travel surprise: dosing for sandwiches in hot weather](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-surprise-dosing-for-sandwiches-in-hot-weather/5002)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-surprise-dosing-for-sandwiches-in-hot-weather/5002 "2018-09-17T20:38:13Z")
While traveling this summer, we encountered surprising problems in dosing for homemade sandwiches, leading to underdoses of 25-30%. When you move from place to place often (say, after 2-3 days), it is often convenient t… --- ## [Travelling to Italy the end of January](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-to-italy-the-end-of-january/3134)
**Author:** [@lh378](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/lh378)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2018, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travelling-to-italy-the-end-of-january/3134 "2018-03-22T00:12:16Z")
Hi All, My family and I will be in Italy for 10 days from Feb 1. I’ve made the flight arrangements, flying into Milan and leaving from Rome. Aside from that I have not yet decided my itinerary, accomodations, except … --- ## [Traveling with Omni Pod](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-omni-pod/3282)
**Author:** [@Misty](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Misty)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2018, 7:54pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/traveling-with-omni-pod/3282 "2018-01-20T19:54:35Z")
We’re flying to Florida for a Disney trip. Any tips for flying/traveling with Omni Pod and Dex??? --- ## [In Canada for the Holidays!](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-canada-for-the-holidays/2949)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/in-canada-for-the-holidays/2949 "2018-01-05T02:59:36Z")
We have been in Canada for most of last week, with my two sons, having a great time, first in Montreal, then, as of yesterday, in Quebec City. We experienced with purchasing insulin and have plenty to share. We have bee… --- ## [Dexcom sensors experiment: X-ray machine](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-sensors-experiment-x-ray-machine/528 "2018-01-05T00:09:57Z")
We took a few spare sensors to our last trip to DC. As an experiment, we put two through the TSA X-ray inspection once. Dexcom requests it be kept out of X-ray machines. My expectation was that it would make no differenc… --- ## [Dexcom travel: US G5 transmitter won't pair to phone in another country](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-travel-us-g5-transmitter-wont-pair-to-phone-in-another-country/2047)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2017, 2:55am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-travel-us-g5-transmitter-wont-pair-to-phone-in-another-country/2047 "2017-09-19T02:55:37Z")
\[EDIT\] IMPORTANT: uch of the information in this post and thread is incorrect, or has been superseded. The correct information is available on this thread: Traveling with Dexcom: G5 use in other countries If you travel … --- ## [Keeping insulin cool when traveling: wide thermos](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-insulin-cool-when-traveling-wide-thermos/1500)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 3:30am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/keeping-insulin-cool-when-traveling-wide-thermos/1500 "2017-08-21T03:30:29Z")
My T1D son and wife are getting ready to spend 2 weeks on the west coast of Costa Rica, in a place where temperature frequently reaches 100F and humidity often hits 90%+. I have been experimenting with different ways to … --- ## [How well does the Frio bag work?](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-does-the-frio-bag-work/1501)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-well-does-the-frio-bag-work/1501 "2017-08-16T21:13:16Z")
Keeping insulin cool: earlier today, I was writing about an experiment on preparing for a hot weather, high humidity trip. I mentioned in passing that the Frio bag loses its effectiveness around 85% humidity, and @Sam ch… --- ## [Vacation strategies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vacation-strategies/1525)
**Author:** [@CatLady](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CatLady)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2017, 4:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/vacation-strategies/1525 "2017-08-16T04:44:16Z")
In @Michel’s thread on his son’s scary low one night at camp, several members offered suggestions for avoiding something similar in future. I got to thinking that others might have tips for travel/vacation adjustments. T… --- ## [If My Pump Should Break](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-my-pump-should-break/1503)
**Author:** [@daisymae](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/daisymae)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2017, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/if-my-pump-should-break/1503 "2017-08-05T19:03:28Z")
i am going to be on an island without a pharmacy. i am a long time pump user from before long acting insulins existed. now it seems that there are endless types and brands from Lantis, to Toujeo, to Tresbia, etc. my end… --- ## [Help: shock cord DIY](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 1:52am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/help-shock-cord-diy/1505 "2017-08-01T01:52:14Z")
My son has a nylon glucose bag that is really light and comfortable, and which he really likes: But it does not have a shock cord assembly outside – it would be useful to have one so as to be able to use a Frio bag on… --- ## [Travel & TSA: express check line for CGM & supplies](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507)
**Author:** [@docslotnick](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/docslotnick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 1:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/travel-tsa-express-check-line-for-cgm-supplies/1507 "2017-07-31T13:25:34Z")
When flying a couple of years ago I alerted TSA that I had a CGM and syringes and an insulin pen. The agent made a phone call and then invited me to go through the express check where they just scan your pocket contents … --- ## [Dexcom and airport security: careful](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-airport-security-careful/412)
**Author:** [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 4:45am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/dexcom-and-airport-security-careful/412 "2017-04-10T04:45:20Z")
Dexcom says that it's OK to go through the metal detector, but that You should NOT walk through a body scanner (instead, ask for a pat-down) your spare gear (sensors, transmitter, receiver) should not go through the…