Guides
What we've learned about managing T1D while living in Southeast Asia.
Budget Travel with Type 1 Diabetes: How to Save Money Without Compromising Safety
Practical strategies for traveling on a budget with T1D, including insurance savings, supply costs, and destination choices.
Scuba Diving with Type 1 Diabetes: Safety Guidelines and Practical Tips
Can diabetics scuba dive? Yes, with proper preparation. Here's everything you need to know about diving safely with T1D.
Handling Sick Days Abroad with Type 1 Diabetes
How to manage blood sugar when you're sick while traveling, including food poisoning, infections, and when to seek medical help.
Backup Plans When Diabetes Technology Fails Abroad
What to do when your insulin pump, CGM, or other diabetes tech fails while traveling. Emergency protocols and manual management strategies.
Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Vietnam: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about insulin access, healthcare, and living with T1D in Vietnam as an expat, retiree, or long-term traveler.
Finding a Doctor Abroad with Type 1 Diabetes
How to find diabetes-competent healthcare providers when living or traveling abroad, including what to look for and how to prepare for appointments.
Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Bali, Indonesia: Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about insulin access, healthcare, and living with T1D in Bali as an expat or long-term traveler.
The Essential Diabetes Emergency Supply Kit for Travelers
What to pack in your emergency diabetes kit for travel, including backups for every scenario and how to organize it all.
Managing Blood Sugar During Long-Haul Flights
Practical strategies for keeping blood sugar stable during extended flights, including meal timing, basal adjustments, and handling time zone changes.
Best Insulin Cooling Cases for Travel: Complete Buyer's Guide
Detailed comparison of insulin cooling cases for travel, from budget FRIO pouches to high-end electric coolers. What actually works in tropical heat.
Time Zone Changes and Insulin Dosing: A Practical Guide
How to adjust your insulin when crossing time zones, including strategies for pumps, MDI, and long-acting insulin timing.
CGM Overpatches for Swimming, Surfing, and Water Activities
How to keep your Dexcom, Libre, or other CGM secure during water activities in tropical climates. Product recommendations and application tips.
Lost or Stolen Diabetes Supplies Abroad: What to Do
Step-by-step guide for handling lost, stolen, or damaged diabetes supplies while traveling, including how to get replacements fast.
Insulin Pens vs Vials for Travel: Which is Better for Long Trips?
A practical comparison of insulin pens and vials for extended travel, including volume, convenience, loss risk, and cost considerations.
Customs Regulations for Insulin in Southeast Asia
What you need to know about bringing insulin and diabetes supplies through customs in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other SE Asian countries.
Travel Insurance for Type 1 Diabetics: What Actually Covers You
How to find travel insurance that covers pre-existing conditions like T1D, and what to look for in the fine print.
How Much Insulin and Supplies to Bring for Long-Term Travel
A practical guide to calculating how many pods, vials, and diabetes supplies you need for extended trips abroad.
Flying with Insulin and Diabetes Supplies: The Complete Airport Survival Guide
How to get through airport security with insulin, syringes, pumps, and CGMs without the stress. Tips from a T1D who's done it hundreds of times.
How to Store Omnipod in Tropical Climates
Practical tips for keeping your Omnipod and insulin supplies safe in hot, humid Southeast Asian weather.
Managing Type 1 Diabetes in Thailand: A Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about insulin access, healthcare, and living with T1D in Thailand as an expat, long-term traveler, or retiree.
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