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Links for travel info (from the American Diabetes Association) are:

http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/travel.jsp

http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/discrimination/public_accommodation/travel.jsp

DIABETES & AIR TRAVEL

General Advice - checklist
The diabetic traveller has increased vulnerability to most travel illnesses which may be more severe and compromise their diabetes control

• Pack enough insulin, syringes & blood glucose testing for the whole trip
  - letter from doctor stating medical need (know translation for "I have diabetes")
• discuss travel medical kit,  instructions for companion, with your doctor
  - including advice on how to manage Hypo - Jelly beans, glucagon inj.
• Inform airline of your special diet needs & take emergency snacks - dried fruits
• Medic alarm bracelet, mobile phone, travel insurance
• Appropriate shoe wear, wear 2 pairs of socks for trekking