I gave a talk a little over a week ago titled, “Success Along the Diabetes Journey” and it had nothing to do with traveling with diabetes. But today’s blog does!
Usually when I travel I’m either high or low (blood glucose-wise). My theory is that I run high because I’m anxious and I’m sitting a lot and airport food is not ideal. Then when I overcompensate in anticipation of being high, I run low.
Two days ago I flew from Denver to New York City. I drove down to Denver the night before my flight, so basically I was sitting for three hours that night and then for over five hours the next day. But I’m happy to report that I got it right this time! Part of that is due to the fact that I have finally figured out what works at the Hampton Inn breakfast buffet (half an English muffin with PB and a yogurt with blueberries). Then I found a salad at Einstein Bagels in the airport and carried it on.
I’m sharing this experience because it really was one of the first times I have kept my BG in my target range for an entire travel experience. The biggest snafu was that I forgot to get a fork for my salad. Luckily the flight attendant had one in her bag and was willing to give it to me! The salad, by the way (chopped strawberry salad) was amazing – and I’m a pretty big salad snob.
So I’m living proof that it is possible to have success on a (diabetes) journey.