Information and Tips for Travelers with Diabetes

Helpful resources for anyone who has diabetes and travels for business or pleasure. Discover information, resources, links, and the opportunity to share your travel experiences.

Items of Interest

Flight delays and wait times at security check points add hours to your travel plans. Keep up-to-date, check these links.

Travel Tip of the Month

Take copies of prescriptions & pharmacy contact information.

Pharmacist contact information and copies of prescriptions will expedite replacement or ordering medications and supplies.
Airport security or immigration may request medication information.

Alerts, Security and Travel Information

US Travelers - For the latest updates or changes check with the TSA, your airline or travel agent.
United Kingdom Travelers - check with Home Office or Diabetes UK for the latest airport check-in procedures.
Canadian Traveler - check with the Canadian Transportation Agency for the latest travel information.

INSULIN PUMPS -- ADJUSTING FOR TIME ZONE CHANGES

Traveling with an insulin pump can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with how to adjust them as you change time zones. Always check with your doctor before traveling to determine the proper routine. Accu-Chek has a general rule they recommend.

PASSPORT REQUIREMENT FOR AIR TRAVEL REQUIRED OCT. 1

The following passport requirements are reinstated as of Oct. 1, 2007. Although they were temporarily postponed due to the volume of passport requests the rules are once again in place. Continue to check with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State for the latest information on the new passport requirements.