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Type 1 travel packing checklist

A practical checklist covering diabetes kit, allergy equipment, documents, backup supplies and general travel essentials.

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Insulin and heat

What helped me in Southeast Asia

I carried two extra-large FRIO wallets and one duo pen wallet, used them through hot weather and long journeys, and learned the hard way that hostel fridges need checking carefully.

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Severe allergies

Preparation before food becomes guesswork

I travel with severe allergies, two adrenaline auto-injectors and translation cards. The goal is not panic; it’s reducing avoidable confusion before ordering food.

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Browse the travel, organisation and practical kit I use or genuinely recommend. Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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Suggested gear categories

FRIO cooling wallets

Cooling wallets and insulin-storage products I use or recommend for hot weather and long travel days.

Medical supply pouches

Organising insulin, needles, sensors and backup kit while travelling.

Power banks and adaptors

Keeping phones, glucose tech and travel admin alive when sockets become a luxury item.

Personal experience, not medical advice

This site shares what I did and what I learned. It does not replace advice from your diabetes team, allergy specialist, GP, pharmacist or travel clinic.