Endocrine Abstracts

Living with diabetes should not be seen as a constraint to travelling especially across time zones. This session will aim to increase health care professional’s confidence and knowledge in enabling people living with diabetes to travel confidently and safely. It will examine up to date guidelines in this area and highlight practical aspects of long haul flying when it comes to diabetes medication. This session will discuss the self-management techniques that people with diabetes need to manage their insulin whether on Hybrid close loop pump or daily insulin injections. This session will also look at aspects such as enabling individuals to prepare a checklist for their journey and important advice on the managing diabetes whilst travelling across the world.