Camping with Diabetics

Karla's Mum · 01-14-2008, 11:23 PM

Hi. My daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 and we are off on our annual camping holiday. I am a bit worried however about how to store her insulin. Is anyone a camping expert as I would welcome some ideas and suggestions. We camp in an unpowered site with a couple of other families.

THanks
Bronwyn

Terrie · 01-15-2008, 02:28 AM

Hi There And Welcome:

I must say you had me wondering there for a moment...it just
snowed...and you're going camping?

Then I noticed that you
are in Australia, where it's summer.

Yes, we camped a lot. We had the trailer with the fridge so I
never had to worry about keeping my Insulin cool. If we went
for a picnic I'd just throw my Insulin container in the cooler in
a plastic bag.

Most Diabetics use the Frio Insulin cooler which work well and
last for a few days. You'll find it at: Frio Insulin
It is available at other online stores also, I think.

We hope that you, Karla and your Family have a Great Camping
Experience. She may also enjoy going to a Diabetic Camp, if she
hasn't already. Most children think they are Great Fun and learning
experience. YW! Take Care.

01-14-2008, 11:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Karla's Mum Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 4	Camping with Diabetics Hi. My daughter has been diagnosed with Type 1 and we are off on our annual camping holiday. I am a bit worried however about how to store her insulin. Is anyone a camping expert as I would welcome some ideas and suggestions. We camp in an unpowered site with a couple of other families. THanks Bronwyn

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01-15-2008, 02:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
Terrie Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 298	Hi There And Welcome: I must say you had me wondering there for a moment...it just snowed...and you're going camping? Then I noticed that you are in Australia, where it's summer. Yes, we camped a lot. We had the trailer with the fridge so I never had to worry about keeping my Insulin cool. If we went for a picnic I'd just throw my Insulin container in the cooler in a plastic bag. Most Diabetics use the Frio Insulin cooler which work well and last for a few days. You'll find it at: Frio Insulin It is available at other online stores also, I think. We hope that you, Karla and your Family have a Great Camping Experience. She may also enjoy going to a Diabetic Camp, if she hasn't already. Most children think they are Great Fun and learning experience. YW! Take Care.