Ready to plan your next travel adventure? If you live with diabetes, planning for a trip involves much more than deciding which clothes to pack and when to book travel. In addition to organizing your diabetes supplies, securing extra medication and backup devices, determining whether your diabetes tech can go through security scanning machines, and more, you might also be thinking about what to eat and how different food might affect your blood glucose levels while away from home. The key to managing diabetes and eating well while traveling is having a plan you can rely on. Whether your upcoming trip is a weekend getaway with friends or a lengthy visit to an exotic destination, it’s exciting to experience new and delicious cuisine at a novel locale.
Ready for a great trip? Here are our top seven food and travel tips for your upcoming adventure!
1. Stay hydrated by packing a reusable water bottle.
Bring your favorite reusable water bottle on your trip. In addition to saving money, it’s good for the environment, since you won’t have to purchase water bottles on your daily excursions. You can fill up your reusable bottle in restaurants, local coffee shops, and gyms, which often have filtered water. Adequate fluid intake can help prevent dehydration. Mild to moderate levels of dehydration (especially if you are vacationing and exercising in hot weather) can elevate
