Sharing for my diabetic friends who are traveling. This was posted by a fellow low-carb blogger:
“I got this bag of ‘little extras’ from the Doubletree Hotel in Sunrise, FL where we are staying before leaving on The Low-Carb Cruise today. Looking at what’s inside, I added up the total carbohydrates of these ‘extras’ and it’s over 100 grams! That’s a whopping 25+ TEASPOONS OF SUGAR. Yikes! It’s just not worth the blood sugar roller coaster ride to eat any of that–even the apple. Even so-called ‘natural’ and ‘healthy’ carbs will naturally spike your BG.”
The CDC offers some tips for traveling with diabetes.
- When you pack, put your diabetes supplies where you can get to them easily, such as a carry-on bag if you’re flying. You should know that people with diabetes can bring over 3.4 ounces of liquids through security in their carry-ons. This allows them to travel with liquid medicines, fast-acting glucose sources, or gel packs to keep insulin cool.
- Be aware that CGMs (continuous glucose monitors) can be damaged by the x-ray machines. If you do not want to disconnect your device, you can ask for a hand inspection.
- Bring your own diabetic-friendly snacks, such as nuts, seeds, hard-cooked eggs, and/or and dried meat. Bring or purchase plenty of water to drink. If you purchase food at the airport or a roadside restaurant, look for green salads with meat or cheese, hamburger with lettuce instead of the bun, or hard-cooked eggs.
- Check your blood glucose often, and make any necessary adjustments in food choices and portion sizes.
- Inspect your feet every day, just as you do at home. Do not walk barefoot, even on the beach.
Blogger Casey Durango, who promotes a ketogenic way of eating, shares a video, “How Does Travel Impact My Ketogenic Practice?”
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