Preparing to take your pump on holiday: Handy checklist
PACKING BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Before setting off on your holiday consider the following checklist and make sure you have visited the MiniMed® eShop to order enough supplies:
- Extra pump batteries
- Insulin (and appropriate storage container)
- Pump supplies (reservoirs and sets)
- Insulin pen or syringes
- Ketone testing kit and strips
- Glucagon emergency kit (If you are already prescribed this by your GP)
- Ascensia Diabetes Care Contour Next Link glucose meter
- Fast Acting Carbohydrate for treating hypos and extra food such as nutrition bars which are easy to carry
- Sharps disposal- BD safeclip from your GP on prescription
and do not forget...
- Key contact details of your doctor and diabetes healthcare team
- Wear or carry medical ID indicating that you have diabetes and that you are on an insulin pump
- Take your MiniMed pump getting started guide and a list of all your pump settings
- The MiniMed 24hr helpline number which can be used anywhere in the world +44 (0)1923 205167
Always carry medications, snacks, pump supplies and the letter from your doctor in your carry-on luggage when you fly. This is especially important because your luggage may be lost, or you may have unplanned delays for extended periods of time.
Print the pre-travel check list 
minimedcare_travel_checklist.pdf
We offer arrange of travel accessories on the MiniMed eShop - Click here to view