{"id":3512,"date":"2019-01-29T11:12:16","date_gmt":"2019-01-29T11:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3512"},"modified":"2024-06-26T15:29:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T09:59:29","slug":"on-road-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/on-road-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"On-Road with Diabetes: Traveling Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/on-road-with-diabetes\/#Double_Up_Your_Diabetes_Supplies\" title=\"Double Up Your Diabetes Supplies\">Double Up Your Diabetes Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/on-road-with-diabetes\/#Keep_Your_Insulin_Cool\" title=\"Keep Your Insulin Cool\">Keep Your Insulin Cool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/on-road-with-diabetes\/#Make_Use_of_Rest_Stops\" title=\"Make Use of Rest Stops\">Make Use of Rest Stops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/on-road-with-diabetes\/#Dont_Overexert_Yourself\" title=\"Don\u2019t Overexert Yourself\">Don\u2019t Overexert Yourself<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing like packing your bags, piling everybody into the car, and heading out for a vacation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, long trips can also pose challenges to your health, especially if you have diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some planning can help make sure that you\u2019re prepared to take care of yourself while you\u2019re on the go. This way, you\u2019ll spend less time worrying about your blood glucose levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014and more time watching the scenery as you drive by.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3512\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these tips for managing your diabetes before and during your next trip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double_Up_Your_Diabetes_Supplies\"><\/span><b>Double Up Your Diabetes Supplies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if you only plan to be away from home for a couple of days, it\u2019s best to stock up on more supplies to manage your diabetes than you anticipate needing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read More:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-life-hacks-for-making-daily-diabetes-management-a-breeze\/\"> Diabetes Life Hacks for Making Daily Diabetes Management a Breeze<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unforeseen circumstances can extend your trip, and it is better to have too much insulin, medications, and healthy snacks than too little.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Your_Insulin_Cool\"><\/span><b>Keep Your Insulin Cool<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When exposed to extreme temperatures, insulin effectiveness gets reduced. To avoid this, store insulin in an insulated pack or cooler. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to never leave your insulin in parts of the car that can become extremely hot in the sun <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_Use_of_Rest_Stops\"><\/span><b>Make Use of Rest Stops<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If hitting the road then rest stops should not just be bathroom breaks, but to get up and walk around after being stuck in the car for hours. Sitting still for too long during your trip can lead to blood clots. Try to move around every few hours, and take advantage of stops whenever possible. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Overexert_Yourself\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t Overexert Yourself<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if it is a serene getaway, traveling of any sort can throw off your body\u2019s clock. Because you\u2019re enjoying yourself, you may not realize the toll your trip is taking on your health and your sleep cycle. Make sure that you push in plenty of time to rest during your trip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, a little planning can help you make sure that you enjoy a safe getaway that leaves you feeling relaxed and refreshed. Also, one thing to pack as an essential no matter where you go is a <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">compact glucometer<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. 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