DOS:
Consult
your doctor before your trip
Visiting your doctor is a must
if you’re planning to travel. That is to let him know the condition at hand and
will be able to make adjustments with your medications and insulin shots in
case you’ll be crossing time zones. This is also the perfect time to ask for a
doctor’s letter that could be used to get you through airport security as
smoothly as possible.
Investigate
the food you eat
It may be tempting to try local
foods and dig deep into the culture of the country you visit, but still, you
should be wary all the time. Before ordering food that you’re not familiar
with, ask the restaurant staff if it contains any ingredients that may affect
your blood glucose. If it does, just ask them which one you can go for. If
there is none available, look for a diabetes-friendly restaurant instead.
Bring
comfortable shoes
You’ll definitely be doing a
lot of walking. That’s why it is vital that you wear comfortable shoes—diabetic
shoes if possible. Diabetics are prone to nerve damage in the feet which makes
you feel numb and difficult to realize if you injure your foot. Ill-fitting or
uncomfortable shoes can lead to ulceration and foot injury.
DON’TS:
Stay
away from your routine
Even when traveling, you should
still keep up with your daily routine. Perform a short exercise upon waking up,
eat a balanced meal, and take your medications and insulin shots on time.
Remember, there should be no “cheat day” when it comes to your health.
Dehydrate
yourself
People with diabetes have an
increased risk of dehydration. And more often than not, when you’re traveling,
your mind is occupied by other things—such as the alluring attractions and
exciting activities—that you forget to drink water. Severe dehydration causes an
elevation in blood glucose levels, thus you should avoid it at all cost
especially when traveling.
Forget
to bring a glucose meter
No matter where you go, you
should always bring a glucose meter with you. There are instances, especially
when traveling, when your blood glucose elevates without you noticing it. That’s
why you have to check it as often as possible.
And since we all want a
hassle-free adventure, let’s make it easy for you! Ever heard about effortless
testing? Accu-Check Instant System by Roche Diabetes Care is effortless by
itself. Effortless, which means no setup required and you can use it in an
instant! The Accu-Chek Instant blood glucose meter has an intuitive target
range indicators designed to give an instant clarity at a glance—a visual
reassurance if your blood glucose levels are above, below, or within the normal
range. It is helpful in interpreting your blood glucose values easily and
quickly and will help people with diabetes worry less and get some relief
during travel.
The Accu-Chek Instant system offers new, user-friendly features:
- Simple Preparation: No set-up required, just insert a strip dose along the easy-edge strip and see results in less than 4 seconds.
- Target Range Indicator: Limits possibilities for misunderstanding as the intuitive target range indicator gives visual confirmation when blood glucose values are above range (blue), in range (green) or below range (red).
- Surpasses International Accuracy Standards:Accu-Chek Instant system fulfills the ISO 15197:2013 / EN ISO 15197:2015 and delivers even tighter 10/10 accuracy.
- One-Button Navigation: No more scrolling through a menu to find what is needed, only the last test result and 7-, 30-, 90-day averages are visible on the meter. More results can be viewed using the Accu-Chek Connect App or Accu-Chek Connect Online portal.
- Easy-Edge Dosing: A small blood sample can be applied anywhere along the yellow edge of the test strip. Accu-Chek Instant strips have the widest blood application area compared to leading brands.
- Automatic Synchronization: All blood glucose results are transferred wirelessly to Accu-Chek Connect App which can be downloaded on any smartphone or via Accu-Chek Connect Online which is Roche's cloud-based solution accessible on any computer.
