WHILE many of us may be looking forward to summer holidays, whether in this country or abroad, some of your readers with diabetes may be anxious, especially if it is the first time going on holiday since they were diagnosed with diabetes.
Going on holiday for people with diabetes is not quite so straightforward and requires more planning, especially for those treated with insulin.
The security at airports and on flights means that carrying injection devices and insulin on planes requires prior arrangements to be made.
The InDependent Diabetes Trust (IDDT) provides a holiday information pack with tips on looking after diabetes in hot weather, foot care while on holiday, carrying tablets and insulin to other countries.
We are happy to send this free holiday pack to your readers if they contact IDDT on 01604 622837, email enquiries@iddt international.org or write to IDDT, PO Box 294, Northampton NN1 4XS.
Jenny Hirst, InDependent Diabetes Trust, PO Box 294, Northampton
www.iddtinternational.org
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