20 Things a Diabetic Needs to Do Before and During Travel
| November 2, 2016
16. Make Sure Your Travel Companion or Guide Knows Your Condition
Sometimes when traveling with friends or distant relatives, it can be tempting to keep your mouth shut and not communicate your condition. Nobody wants to be a whiner. But it is important that your companion knows the risks, especially with diabetes where a low can come quickly and can be deadly. Keep it chill, but do give them the crash course in emergency protocol.
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