Flying with Type 1 Diabetes
The terrorist threats in recent years have made travel in the 21st Century more complicated than anyone might have imagined. Today there are two things that are truer than ever, especially for people with type 1 diabetes and their families: before leaving home, make sure you're informed and prepared.

General Travel Tips
Whether you're planning short day trips or a voyage of several weeks, thinking ahead will alleviate many problems, not to mention a lot of stress. Although type 1 diabetes (juvenile diabetes) requires extra work, you will find that virtually any trip or event you have planned is doable.

For Kids
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1.Test blood sugars every 4 hours while travelling
2.Eat every 4-5 hours, carry extra food and extra supplies for low blood sugars.
3.Carry all diabetes supplies with you, do not pack in luggage