Category : DIABETES AND TRAVELS
Travelling with Type 1 Diabetes is an adventure of its own: full of unique victories, extra planning, and moments of resilience. In this category, I collect my personal experiences of exploring the world with T1D, from managing therapy across different time zones to navigating meals in unfamiliar cuisines. You’ll find practical advice on packing medical supplies, flying with insulin, and handling emergencies abroad. Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or planning your first trip post-diagnosis, my stories will give you an inside look at the ups and downs (both emotional and glycemic) of travelling and living abroad with Type 1 Diabetes.
📜 Introduction. When I was planning my 2-month journey across Thailand, I didn’t want to take a simple holiday. I...
Travelling Solo with Type 1 Diabetes: What No One Actually Tells You
📜 Introduction. Travelling solo with Type 1 Diabetes carries more than an additional bag of insulin and CGMs. The emotional...
Backpacking with Type 1 Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know
📜 Introduction. When people find out I’ve spent months backpacking, with only an 80-litre rucksack, sleeping in hostels and overnight...
5 Insurance Policies for Travelling with Type 1 Diabetes in 2026
📜 Introduction. Searching for the best travel insurance for Type 1 Diabetes is like navigating a minefield. Some policies seem...
Travel Essentials: Must-Have Items for Travelling with Type 1 Diabetes
📜 Introduction. When you travel with Type 1 Diabetes, you have to think about also what and how to pack...
Can I do an Erasmus experience if I have Type 1 Diabetes?
📜 Introduction. Can I do an Erasmus experience if I have Type 1 Diabetes? The answer is: absolutely yes! My...
4 Months in Canada: My Post-Grad Placement and DKA Experience
📜 Introduction. Just 10 days after my graduation ceremony on the 19th of November 2018, I flew straight overseas to...
The Day Everything Changed: My Type 1 Diabetes Story
📜 Introduction. My Type 1 Diabetes story started almost 30 years ago, in January 1998. If you remember the exact...

