Vacation time: Relaxed travel despite diabetes mellitus hair, June 2011 In the summer the travel fever grabs many people. For diabetics, however, more things in the luggage includes towel, sunscreen and floats. “The diabetes Dr. Elmar Jaeckel answered on June 21 in the context of an additional appointment phone question time diabetes the freephone number 0800 673 11 11 all questions on the subject of relaxed travel despite diabetes mellitus”. Since may, the diabetes, a psychologist and a diabetes consultant give alternately every first Thursday in the month from 17 until 19 pm report on various aspects related to the disease.
Before the holidays, diabetics in every case should clarify exercise capacity. Says Dr. Elmar Jaeckel: diabetics should make a stress ECG prior to departure. Heart and circulatory system are exposed special loads when unusual climate and a tiring trip, which the traveller can counteract.” Also it is advisable before departure together with the physician the health passport to diabetes and blood sugar diary Update. A vaccine may also be necessary depending on the destination. In particular, a vaccination against hepatitis B is recommended for diabetics. The viral infection can be transmitted, for example, by a necessary because of diabetes complications hospitalization.
Packing bags with diabetes the diabetics should pack a sufficient supply of his medication. Diabetes consultant and expert telephone question time diabetes Elke Kerth gives the hint: you pack each twice the amount of insulin and test strips, climate-related changes to be able to check and collect. Test strips should be distributed on different pieces of baggage and stored neither too hot nor too cold. The storage of insulin in the fridge is not possible, special bags remedy for diabetes supplies.” For the blood glucose, insulin Pen and the insulin pump is: Insert each a replacement and spare batteries. Disposable syringes ensure the supply if pen or pump fail.