Travelling With Diabetes

Six tips for a safe, worry-free trip

- Jill Buchner

EVEN IF YOU’RE planning a getaway, your blood-sugar levels should stay put. Jillian Paulmark, a registered dietitian and certied diabetes educator in Winnipeg, shares advice on managing diabetes while away from home.

PACK EXTRA MEDS. Keep medications in your carry-on in case your luggage is lost, and bring more than you think you’ll need. Unopened insulin must remain cold, so use a cooler bag with a gel ice pack.