Diabetes Travel Tips (From Prep to New York Pizza)
Channel: HOME IN THE RANGE
Date: 21/04/2024

My diabetes adventure with my non-diabetic partner traveling to New York City. How I planned for the trip and how I managed my blood sugars using my Insulin Pump and CGM - Continuous Glucose Monitor, I will share the mishaps, low blood sugars, high blood sugars, fun places, and lessons learned while exploring NYC sights and amazing food, and finally how I rank it on the "Was the insulin worth it?" rating scale.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction 
0:11 Preparation is key 
0:41 Insulin Pump settings
1:17 Activity challenges
1:28 Decision to enjoy
1:51 Eat lower carb options during sedentary periods
2:01 Adjust Insulin for the activity using Insulin Pump settings 
3:06 Time Square
3:16 Central Park
3:22 Museum of Natural History
3:28 Unplanned Places
3:38.Empire State Building 
3:45 Walking's effect of blood sugar levels and CGM continuous glucose monitor
3:57 Tips to manage increased activity levels
4:21 Managing blood sugar with all the food
4:46 Nobu Japanese cuisine 
6:08 Lessons learned on the timing of meals
6:56 High blood sugar levels
7:36 Low blood sugar scare
8:28 Alcohol and diabetes
9:14 Rating was the insulin worth it?!
10:22 Conclusion