Traveling With Diabetes

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, sometimes, people with diabetes are hesitant to travel. They worry about diabetes control, supplies, what to do if they get sick away from home and more. Fortunately, with a little planning, there’s no reason you can’t head for faraway lands (or the beach) just because you have diabetes. Get tips and tools for traveling when managing diabetes.

Taking Diabetes on a Road Trip

October 13, 2015

Packing for a road trip is not as simple as it used to be for me. The checklist for traveling is a lot longer because of Type 2 diabetes… Read More “Taking Diabetes on a Road Trip”

It’s Electric — Balancing Blood Sugar on the Road

March 19, 2015

As much fun as it can be to play music each night, the accompanying lifestyle on the road can be tough, particularly for someone with diabetes… Read More “It’s Electric — Balancing Blood Sugar on the Road”

Hitting the Road

November 13, 2014

A two-week music tour starts tomorrow morning. The road presents a whole set of challenges for people with diabetes… Read More “Hitting the Road”

A Series of Unfortunate Meals…

July 24, 2014

I’m writing this week from North Carolina, site of my family reunion. We’ve all come together to celebrate my cousin’s wedding in Atlanta, and then all made the trek up to Highlands, NC, where my grandfather lived for the last 30 years of his life… Read More “A Series of Unfortunate Meals…”

Back From the Border — and Back to Basics

May 22, 2014

I just got back from Canada, where I played a couple shows with a local band that goes up there every now and then. It was a fun trip, a good couple of shows, and now I’m back home, enjoying my own bed and the comforts of home… Read More “Back From the Border — and Back to Basics”

On the Ocean, Seeking Perfection

May 20, 2014

A thousand pardons. I said I would write more about hypoglycemia this week. In short, vacation preparations got in the way. I didn’t even have time to get my hair cut and barely managed to pack… Read More “On the Ocean, Seeking Perfection”

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

May 6, 2014

What’s that old Connie Francis song? Oh, yeah: “V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N! In the summer sun!” For many people, summertime is time to hit the road. Most just throw some stuff in a suitcase and go. Those of us with diabetes have a bit of planning to do… Read More “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles”

Aw, Geez – It’s Almost May! Time to Get Crackin’

April 29, 2014

I have NO idea what possessed me but, a bit more than one year ago, I decided to go on a cruise in May of this year accompanied by four 20-somethings. This should be interesting… Read More “Aw, Geez – It’s Almost May! Time to Get Crackin’”

Taking an Unwelcome Guest Along for a Visit

March 10, 2014

I went to Texas to get away from winter but, as it turned out, I took winter with me. The cold came along. The ice came along. Even some snow followed me there. The daughter of the house had come home for the weekend, but had to leave early to get back to campus in Waco before the worst stuff hit. She later sent video of herself scraping a passel of ice off her car… Read More “Taking an Unwelcome Guest Along for a Visit”

Seven Continents, Seven Adventures

October 5, 2013

In need of a little diabetes inspiration? Look no further than Chris Southwell, a professional athlete with Type 1 diabetes… Read More “Seven Continents, Seven Adventures”

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