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Travel Guide For Diabetics |
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Traveling means uncertainty. Traveling means
minute to minute new experiences. If you have diabetes, and now readying
to go on a tour, it is indeed an adventure. Notwithstanding the mode of
transport, by rail, road or by air, it involves lots of exertion. You
need to prepare adequately before travel, being diabetes patient
especially. You owe a dual personality. You, and the diabetic individual
within you!
You can't afford to fall sick, when
you are traveling. You as a diabetic patient have a special routine; you
are bound by certain rules and regulations, which you need to follow
strictly. Whether it is a travel within your country, or a foreign land,
note these tips, before someone dear to you says Bon voyage.
I
won't mention about your passport and other travel documents. You know
about their importance. But it is my sincere advice to you to have a
duplicate set of all the documents and keep it in a conspicuous palace.
Don't keep the originals and the duplicates in the same bag.
You
are a diabetes patient, and having periodical checkups is one of the
routines of your life. But, have the necessary checkups, a day or two
before the date of departure. Keep the case-history file with you and
take a brief noting from your family doctor about the present condition
of your health, the diet most suitable for you.
Take a copy of
his observations, in the language that is spoken in the country that you
plan to visit. Read a good book on health guidelines for a traveler.
Being
a diabetic patient, you must be on regular medication. Take enough stock
of the medicines for the duration of the tour, plus 10 % additional
stock, for contingencies.
Ensure
that you have adequate stock of bandages, creams, antiseptic cleaners,
mosquito repellents, pain killers and other special medicines, if the
children are traveling with you.
Your travel
agent must have made arrangements for the short terms travel insurance.
But, do check it up with him, and if you require any special clauses to
be incorporated in the insurance policy, inform him sufficiently in
advance.
Are you familiar with self-help skills? If not, it is
advisable for you to attend a short professional camp, relating to this
aspect. It will be most helpful for you as well for your
fellow-travelers. Moreover, it will boost your psychology and
self-confidence.
Have a clear action plan in case of emergency.
If you are traveling with others, don't do or talk anything that will
create anxiety about your condition. Don't be depressed. Have the blood
pressure and sugar levels checked at a fixed time once in day at least.
Maintain all the records carefully. On return, your family doctor may
need it.
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