A common question we get here at KYT HQ is whether our diabetes bags are suitable for travel.
The short answer? For sure.
The long answer: when it comes to managing diabetes in a new environment, the plot thickens.
Let me break it down for you.
First, we need to keep insulin cool. If you aren’t familiar with insulin, you may not know that every insulin-taking person has a special corner of their fridge where their supply lives. It needs to stay cool, or it’ll go off. The insulin we use day-to-day can comfortably survive out of the fridge, so long as it’s not exposed to heat for too long.
This is where insulin pouches for travel come in. When changing climate, especially heading somewhere hot, keeping insulin at the right temperature is a big consideration. Dedicated insulin travel pouches use a water-activated layer that stays cool for an extended period, taking some of the stress out of exploring in the heat.
I've used FRIO cooling wallets these personally and highly recommend; you can find them here.
Both our SideKYT and SideKYT+ designs comfortably fit a cooling pouch in the pocket behind the dedicated insulin pen loops, helping keep the inside of the bag cool. All our products are also insulated, helping provide an extra layer of protection from the heat.
Then there’s the stuff.
Longer days out means taking more life stuff, as well as diabetes supplies (I’m looking at you, Mentos).
Having a dedicated case for diabetic supplies means you can keep all the extras together, organised and easy to find, rather than disappearing into the depths of a suitcase or day bag.
If you’re interested in what makes a good diabetes travel bag, I’ve shared my thoughts here. Or take a tour of SideKYT, the bag that’s travelled to 20 countries with me (and counting) here.
Curious about how I personally approach travelling with type 1 diabetes? More on that, too, here.
And for funsies, check out a couple of my favourite KYT wearers on their holiday adventures!
Bridget xx
Designer & Diabetic
