Young Adult Transition Guide - Markham Stouffville Hospital

Diabetes Supplies checklist❏ Diabetes ID (medic alert bracelet or necklace)❏ Insulin or medications to last the whole trip❏ Blood sugar meter and extra battery❏ Strips for meter❏ Syringes or pen needles❏ Proof of prescription for supplies (box with original label)❏ Alcohol wipes❏ Glucose tables or candies❏ Lancets❏ Non perishable snacks❏ Travel letter❏ Glucagon emergency kitOther helpful hints✦ Your hand baggage should include food supplies in case of flight delays and a supply of glucose tabletsand/or whatever food or drink you usually use to treat low blood sugars.✦ Double the amount of insulin, lancets, strips, syringes/pen, needles, etc. necessary for your whole trip.✦ Take a glucagon kit with you especially if your destination is off the beaten track. Make sure to instructa traveling companion on when and how to use the glucagon injection.✦ At home or abroad, it is always a good idea to wear some form of diabetes identification such as amedic alert.✦ Travel insurance is available to all members of the Canadian Diabetes Association. For further information,please contact:Canadian Diabetes Association15 Toronto St., Suite 800Toronto, Ontario M5C 2E3(416) 363-3373Or 1-800-BANTING (226-8464)Visit www.diabetes.ca22