Resources for Traveling with Diabetes

Welcome to our Resource Hub! Here you’ll find tools, guides, and recommendations that make traveling with diabetes easier and more enjoyable.

Essential Diabetic Travel Tools

Omnipod 5 Insulin Pump

Tubeless and waterproof, perfect for pool days or long flights.

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Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor

Track your blood sugar in real time, even while sightseeing.

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Frio Cooling Case

Keeps insulin cool without ice packs or electricity.

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Carry-On Medical Bag

Organized compartments for supplies, snacks, and your meter.

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Portable Sharps Container

Compact and TSA-friendly for safe needle disposal.

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Travel-Day Checklists & Printables

We’ve created free downloadable resources to help you prepare and pack with confidence.

Diabetic Travel-Day Checklist

Everything you need for a smooth travel day from glucose tabs to snacks.

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Packing List for Diabetic Beach Trips

Our go-to list for sun, sand, and steady sugars.

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Healthy Travel Snacks Guide

Simple, low-sugar snack ideas  for airportsand road trips.

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Airport Security & Insulin Tips

What to know before you hit TSA with pumps, sensors, and syringes.

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Recommended Reading & Guides

Our most popular posts and trusted outside resources for diabetic travelers.

Welcome to Our Blog

Welcome to The Diabetic Travel Guide! Hi there, we’re Harriet and Steven, and we’re so excited to share our journey

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Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGMs): Are They Worth It?

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How Stress Affects Blood Sugar (and What to Do About It)

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Essential Diabetic Travel Tools

Buzz's Corner

Buzz’s Tip: “Always pack snacks (and maybe a few extra treats).”

Omnipod 5 Insulin Pump

What it is:

The Omnipod 5 is a tubeless, wearable insulin pump that works with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to help manage blood sugar levels.

Why it’s useful for travel:
It’s small, waterproof, and doesn’t have tubing, so you can wear it discreetly. The automated insulin delivery system adjusts based on CGM readings, making it great for unpredictable travel days.

Travel Tips:

Make sure you have extra pods and your CGM supplies in case of delays. Keep your PDM (personal diabetes manager) charged. The Omnipod system is TSA-friendly; you can wear it through security, but let agents know.

Where to buy:

Available through most pharmacies or directly from the Omnipod website.

Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitor

What it is:

The Dexcom G6 is a CGM that provides real-time glucose readings every 5 minutes, without the need for fingersticks.


Why it’s useful for travel:
It allows you to monitor your glucose on your phone or receiver, giving you freedom to enjoy your trip without constant manual checks. Its alerts can help you avoid highs and lows during travel adventures.

Travel Tips:

Make sure to pack extra sensors and a backup receiver if you use one. TSA allows you to wear the sensor through security, but let them know. Also, keep your phone or receiver charged.

Where to buy:

You can get it via your pharmacy or Dexcom’s website.

Bonus Tip:

Family members or friends can also monitor your glucose levels using the Dexcom Follow app, which can be super helpful during trips in case you need support.

Portable Sharps Container

What it is:

A portable sharps container is a small, secure container for safely disposing of needles, lancets, and other sharps while traveling.


Why it’s useful for travel:It keeps you and everyone around you safe by providing a proper place for used sharps, and it’s TSA-approved, so no worries at security.

Travel Tips:

Make sure to pack extra sensors and a backupLet the TSA know you have it in your carry-on. Once full, seal it and dispose of it properly according to local regulations. receiver if you use one. TSA allows you to wear the sensor through security, but let them know. Also, keep your phone or receiver charged.

Where to buy:

You can find these at pharmacies, medical supply stores, and online retailers like Amazon. For example, the MirTouch Travel Sharps Container is highly rated and designed specifically for travel use.

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Get travel tips. exclusive guides, and Buzz’s favorite packing list straight to your inbox!

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Join The Diabetic Travel Guide Community!

Get travel tips. exclusive guides, and Buzz’s favorite packing list straight to your inbox!