Diabetes Emergencies Abroad: What to Do and How to Be Ready
Severe hypos and DKA hit differently when you're far from home. Here's how to recognize both, what to do in the moment, and how to prep so thoroughly they're unlikely to happen at all.
Eating Your Way Through the World with Type 1 Diabetes: Real Talk from Someone Who's Done It
Traveling with Type 1 diabetes doesn't mean playing it safe at every meal. Real tips on eating abroad — from street food and buffets to hidden sugars and heat — from someone who's actually done it.
Storing Insulin in Hotels: The Mini Fridge Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Medication
Freezing, overheating, cold spots — hotel mini fridges can silently damage your insulin. Here's what to check, where to store it, and when to skip the fridge entirely.
I've Traveled to 40 Countries with Insulin — Here's the Worst Advice I Ever Got
Think you don't need a doctor's letter? That the cargo hold stays cool? A T1D traveler with 40 countries under her belt sets the record straight.
My Insulin Cooler Has Been to 40+ Countries — And Never Let Me Down
From TSA trays to elephant sightings at dawn — one T1D traveler's honest, moving account of what it really means to travel with insulin and the insulin cooler that never once let her down.
Managing Insulin Across Time Zones: What I've Learned from Flying Across the World with Type 1 Diabetes
Managing insulin across time zones isn't as complicated as it sounds — but it does require a plan. Here's what I've learned from years of crossing the world with type 1 diabetes.
Can CGMs Go Through Airport Security? What Every Diabetic Traveler Needs to Know
I've worn a FreeStyle Libre 2 and a Medtronic Guardian through airport security more times than I can count. Here's what every CGM user needs to know before reaching the airport checkpoint.
Insulin Storage Temperature: How To Make Sure It's Always at The Right Temp!
Insulin storage temperature guide: learn how to store insulin in the fridge and at room temperature, avoid common mistakes, and keep your medication safe and effective.
Your Mounjaro Pens Were Delivered Warm: Are They Still Safe to Use?
Got your Mounjaro delivered warm? Find out if it’s still safe to use, how heat affects it, and what steps to take before your next injection.
Is Your Mounjaro Still Good? How to Tell If Your Pen Has Expired
Not sure if your Mounjaro is still safe? Learn when it expires, how heat affects it, and when it’s time to replace your pen.
Why It’s Essential to Use a Diabetic Sharps Container (You Might Qualify for a Free One)
Find out how to get free sharps containers for diabetics from leading manufacturers. Learn about safe needle disposal, mail-back programs, and travel-friendly options to protect yourself and your community.
Mounjaro Injection Site Reactions: What They Are, How to Treat Them, and How to Prevent Irritation
Redness, itching, or bruising after your Mounjaro shot? Discover why it happens, how to soothe irritation, and when to reach out to your healthcare provider.
