Preparing to take your pump on holiday: Handy checklist

PACKING BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Before setting off on your holiday consider the following checklist and make sure you have visited the MiniMed® eShop to order enough supplies:

• Extra pump batteries
• Insulin (and appropriate storage container)
• Pump supplies (reservoirs and sets)
• Insulin pen or syringes
• Ketone testing kit and strips
• Glucagon emergency kit (If you are already prescribed this by your GP)
• Ascensia Diabetes Care Contour Next Link glucose meter
• Fast Acting Carbohydrate for treating hypos and extra food such as nutrition bars which are easy to carry
• Sharps disposal- BD safeclip from your GP on prescription

and do not forget...

• Key contact details of your doctor and diabetes healthcare team
• Wear or carry medical ID indicating that you have diabetes and that you are on an insulin pump
• Take your MiniMed pump getting started guide and a list of all your pump settings
• The MiniMed 24hr helpline number which can be used anywhere in the world +44 (0)1923 205167

Always carry medications, snacks, pump supplies and the letter from your doctor in your carry-on luggage when you fly. This is especially important because your luggage may be lost, or you may have unplanned delays for extended periods of time.

Print the pre-travel check list minimedcare_travel_checklist.pdf

We offer arrange of travel accessories on the MiniMed eShop - Click here to view