#3 Work & Travel with Type 1 Diabetes: HI-Montréal - my first steps as Volunteer

About fluctuating blood sugar levels, alternating weather changes, my first workdays as volunteer and an unexpected loss of my blood glucose sensor. Enjoy the video!
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[@MrGeekSunda]

Ich würde auch gerne mehr alleine reisen , aber wegem Diabetes hab ich etwas schiss. Gebe ich echt zu. Muss daran arbeiten.

[@type1backpacker594]

Edward the Ghul Ja das kann ich verstehen. Am Anfang ist die Planung und die Vorstellung davon was schief gehen könnte sehr Respekt einflössend. Aber als ich dann unterwegs war ist mir aufgefallen, dass mit der richtigen Planung alles kein Problem darstellt :) Kann dir nur ans Herzen legen dich zu trauen. Die Erlebnisse und Erfahrungen sind einfach unbezahlbar

[@AntonClarkson]

hey buddy, how did you transtort your insuline? how much did you get?

[@AntonClarkson]

and where did u store it

[@type1backpacker594]

Hey Anton! Sorry for my late response but it seems like I didn't get a couple of notifications.
During the flight it is important to store the insuline in your hand luggage because if you leave it in your big backpack it could be placed in a storage room where the temperatures drop too much. So always keep it close to you when you fly!
I had equipment for 6 months with me. I calculated the amount that I need with my diabetes consultant. Always calculated more then you need. Just to be safe :)
In total I stayed 1 year in Canada. I just came back last week. If something spontaneous like this happens you should be able to either buy the equipment abroad or you let your family send your supplies to you. Depending on your insurance. My family did send me some equipment and it worked out very fine.
A good and long conversation with your diabetes consultant is the best you can do before you start your journey :)
Are you already traveling or are you thinking about it?
In the next couple of weeks I will post more video blogs and also add english subtitles. They will contain more of my experiences that I made abroad. But to make it short: It was an amazing time and I didn't struggle very much with my diabetes :-)
Sorry for my late response and I hope I could still help you,
Michael