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Reader question: I have diabetes and bring syringes with me, what should I bear in mind?
Dear readers,
I've been coming to Thailand for 20 years, but in December I'm going for the first time as a patient with diabetes, I have to inject twice a day, so I'm taking several syringes and needles with me.
Are there any tips for me with diabetes, because of the heat, although it is not too bad in December? I also have the time difference with spraying.
Is a medication passport sufficient or do you need to apply for more?
With kind regards
Harrie
I am not a doctor, but via Google you can read about diabetes and heat. I would consult with your diabetes nurse who will guide you about the tips and what to do if it gets too low and whether you need to adjust things. I will give you a tip about refrigerators in hotel rooms. I have experienced that it was on the freezer (just kidding previous hotel guest? ) and all my drinks that I put in it were frozen within 1 night. You shouldn't have that with your insulin syringes.
Hello Harry,
I cannot tell you anything about the time difference and what the influence is on the regularity and intervals of spraying, but I do assume that there must be a minimum number of hours between spraying, which you can easily determine yourself, if necessary with the aid of the doctor, you can calculate yourself at what time you have to inject, just keep to the pattern you are used to, hours or meals.
Every company offers the opportunity to store and transport medicines refrigerated, so that should not be a problem.
You can simply take syringes, needles and insulin with you to Thailand, they are not on any prohibited list, but you do need to request a medicine passport, which can be arranged at the pharmacy or general practitioner and, if necessary, a statement from the general practitioner that you are a diabetic patient and have your own syringes and needles, which are also very easy to obtain in Thailand.
About the heat in Thailand; December is still not too bad, count on 25 to 30 degrees, a bit depending where you are, the real heat only starts in March / April, if the insulin needs to be kept cool, almost every hotel or resort has a fridge in the room.
Have a lot of holiday fun.
Lex K.
Dear Harry,
I emigrated to Thailand 5 years ago. Then I brought enough medicines, insulin and needles for three months. Take the medicines and insulin in your hand luggage. Insulin is not allowed in the cargo hold, because it cools down too much.
In Thailand it is too hot, so you have to keep your insulin in the fridge (not the freezer). Got a cooling bag from frio at the pharmacy. The bag contains certain crystals, which absorb water when immersed in water (even ditch water). After about 15 minutes the crystals are saturated and the bag is ready for use. The evaporation of the water keeps the insulin cool. You can swell it again and again (every few days) with water. Ideal for airplanes and travelling. I even use mine at home. They come in different sizes. For a better explanation see http://www.friouk.com.
At the time, a medication passport was enough for me. It is in English after all.
As for the time difference, my diabetes nurse had set up a transition schedule.
I would also take a double supply of medicines and divide them into two pieces of luggage after the flight. If you lose one, you still have the other. You can also choose to buy the medicines here in case of loss. Most are available here. However, the insulin is not available in the disposable syringes. You then have to buy an insulin pen and work with separate cartridges.
Safe journey,
Sincerely, Hans
Thank you for the response, and Thailandblog for wanting to post my question,
Just contacted my diabetes nurse and she will draw up a transition schedule,
Hans that his very nice bag from Frio, I'm going to get it,
Jos I always have a lot of medicines with me, never had any problems, but I didn't know about the red channel, I have nothing to hide so I'm going to do that.
Jack good tip about the fridge, I'll check that right away,
Fortunately, in four weeks in Bangkok is the same hotel (Prince Palace Hotel) so it will all work out,
Thanks again,
gr Harry
I have been to Thailand several times.
You can buy a cooling bag for insulin at the pharmacy.
costs about 16 euros. Works for about 15 hours so sufficient for travel. In Thailand you can then buy ice cream depending on further travel time. No problem so far.
Wish you a pleasant stay in Thailand.
Gr. Arie
The Best
I am a diabetic and also use the mentioned frio bag
Depending on how many syringes you take with you, buy a bag or a few bags that will hold all the pens
Contrary to earlier reports, the pens are all for sale here in Khorat in the disposable packaging (as usual in NL)
Bring enough needles that fit on your pens In Thailand it is assumed that you empty the entire pen with 1 needle, so not as in NL a new (sterile) needle for every injection
In case of shortage or loss, go to a hospital with your medicine passport and you can simply order them (after consulting a doctor)
If this reordering is necessary, have the bill drawn up in English, then you can claim this with your shipment afterwards. Thai is not accepted (experience)
Hello Harry
At an airport I put the insulin , and in my case the insulin pump , in a sealable plastic bag , and put it in the container in which you have to put your belt , for example .
It is also better to put your red diabetes customs declaration and the medical declaration signed by the internist or dvk and your medicine passport (or a copy thereof) in the same hand luggage as your materials and insulin.
You don't have to, customs are familiar with diabetic materials, but oh well, it's a small effort, in case you meet someone who is in doubt.
It is also useful if you have a smartphone, scan all your papers to your PC, and put a copy of them on your smartphone, you are on the road and you do not have all your papers with you, such as proof of insurance, etc. you usually always have your phone with you.
Have a nice holiday
kind regards, jacqueline
hoi
As a diabetic I have been coming to Thailand [ pattaya ] on holiday for some years now
I spray 5x a day so I know a thing or two.
contact your pharmacy tell them where you are going and for how long
they give you all the tips and stuff you need.
medicine passport is very important that you have it with you because of airport control and possibly in case of health problems during your stay in Thailand.
in any case, also make sure that you have a refrigerator at your disposal to store your insulins.
if you want you can get adapted food on your flight especially for diabetics, just let us know when booking.
have fun in thailand
mrs fred
Hello all,
Jacquline, what is a red diabetes customs declaration?
is that the Diabetes pass?
came across a nice website after that customs declaration
http://www.boerenmedical.nl/diabetes-reizen,
there you can find a lot of information about diabetes,
Thanks to all your answers and tips I have become much wiser,
Thank you,
and book a ticket now,
gr Harry
Dear Harry
Your dvk can tell you all about that, it's a little red card that says in some languages that you are diabetic.
I have never had to show papers , because I immediately lay everything out in the open , so that people can see what I have with me and nothing to hide .
Happy holiday mvg Jacqueline