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.
Flying with Mounjaro: How to Take It on a Plane Safely (and Legally!)
To bring Mounjaro on a plane, pack it properly in your carry-on, use an insulated case, and declare it at TSA. Follow these simple steps to fly confidently with your medication! Learn more here!
Traveling With Trulicity: Your Guide to the Best Travel Case for Trulicity Pens, TSA Rules, and More
Everything you need to know about traveling with Trulicity — storage rules, TSA tips, keeping pens cool, and managing your dose schedule on the road.
Diabetes Travel Letter: Everything You Need to Know + Your Free Template to Download
International Travel with Insulin: How to Cross Any Border Without the Stress
I've traveled internationally with type 1 diabetes more times than I can count. Here's everything you need to know — documentation, travel insurance, packing, keeping insulin cool, and crossing time zones.
How to Pack Insulin for Travel: Smart, Safe & Stress-Free Tips from a Type 1 Diabetic Traveler!
Packing insulin isn’t just about bringing enough — it’s about organizing it in a way that keeps it safe, accessible, and protected from temperature changes at every moment of your journey.
