Long time cruiser--first time diabetic

[referee]

Although we've cruised for many years now, I just found out that I will have to bring a "flexipen"(insulin) with me. Has anyone had that same experience?. Are the refrigerators in the cabins cool enough to keep the pen in? Or if not, does anyone have any recommendations....Thanks Referee

[SadmanCruiser]

My wife is an insulin dependant diabetic and has never had any problems. The fridge is cool enough for the pens.

 

The only advice I would give is to spread the pens amongst different bags just in case anything happens to them. We put some in my carry-on, some in hers and some in the suitcases.

 

Pete

[dancinman66]

Although we've cruised for many years now, I just found out that I will have to bring a "flexipen"(insulin) with me. Has anyone had that same experience?. Are the refrigerators in the cabins cool enough to keep the pen in? Or if not, does anyone have any recommendations....Thanks Referee

 

 

My uncle is diabetic and I cruise with him regularly

Not sure of oasis or freedom class but others don't have fridges in inside or outside cabins

You should take a sharps container and most of all bring a letter from your doctor for carrying the drugs

 

Also carry a cooler bag with a brick in it on the plane for most of your insulin

Plane will also store it for you

 

Anything else

Ask

Greg:)

 

 

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[cruisenfever]

My uncle is diabetic and I cruise with him regularly

Not sure of oasis or freedom class but others don't have fridges in inside or outside cabins

You should take a sharps container and most of all bring a letter from your doctor for carrying the drugs

 

Also carry a cooler bag with a brick in it on the plane for most of your insulin

Plane will also store it for you

 

Anything else

Ask

Greg:)

 

 

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Sharps containers are provided upon request on the ship. You can also use FRIO Insulin Cooling Case

Edited April 1, 2014 by cruisenfever

[dancinman66]

A min cooler I found was good to work whilst in transit

I know about the sharps but always take my own just in case

They are good though

Greg:)

 

 

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[referee]

Thanks for all the advice. Patti, I think I will check out the "Frio". That seems to be an excellent solution Referee

[cruisenfever]

Thanks for all the advice. Patti, I think I will check out the "Frio". That seems to be an excellent solution Referee

Here is first hand testimonial about using a Frio pack http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=42136435&postcount=15

[CKCruising]

There isn't really a need to keep the pens in the fridge in your cabin. They should be good for 30 days at room temperature.

 

The Frio pack is great for travel and on the islands as well. Remember the outside temperature is hot even in a purse or bag.

[cruisenfever]

There isn't really a need to keep the pens in the fridge in your cabin. They should be good for 30 days at room temperature.

 

The Frio pack is great for travel and on the islands as well. Remember the outside temperature is hot even in a purse or bag.

Really depends on the type of insulin you are using. Lantus in the pens, should be kept refrigerated until you use if for the first time, then it does not have to be refrigerated.

Edited April 1, 2014 by cruisenfever

[hansolosmom]

My MIL brought a small lunch size cooler with her and it worked fine. I think I'll look at that Frio for her.

[verofrisch]

I am a diabetic insulino dependent and i have cruise with the oasis and we do have a fridge. Where it comes to food i always find something to eat on the menu.... I go protein. Also i only order the water and i bring my own water flavor drops or single powder pouch. so that kept me away from soft drinks and alcohol (not a big drinker). Also make sure that you have enough testing strips. My doctor had recommended that i test more often during the day. All depends if you have a fast acting or slow release insulin. Nothing to worry about. Just make sure also that you have a prescription from your doctor for all meds that you are taking. I always have it but never got bothered. Hope that it was helpful.

 

 

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[Allis154]

Love the Frio bags! DH is insulin dependant and we travelled 65 days last year with enough insulin to get us through. Even through the 'red center' to Australia it wasn't a problem.

 

We have never found it an issue to be diabetic while travelling. You do need to check your sugars more, as generally, you will be more active, and eating different things. But that is just the life of a diabetic.

[verofrisch]

Allis where can i purchase the Frio bag?

 

 

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[cruisenfever]

Allis where can i purchase the Frio bag?

 

 

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We got ours at CVS Drug Store. You can also order them on line.

[PattyW]

Another vote for Frio bags - they are great. We tromped around Disney in 90+ degree heat for a week last summer with no issues.

[Sports Dr]

I just request a portable electric cooler for my room.. they are small but can hold insulin and 2 bottles of water. Ships have them

[verofrisch]

Thanks Patty and Dr. sport. Dr. Sport do we have a fee to pay for the cooler?

 

 

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[verofrisch]

First time that i will be cruising with Carnival do they have these coolers or a fridge in the cabins?

 

 

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[Donut23]

My wife is an insulin dependant diabetic and has never had any problems. The fridge is cool enough for the pens.

 

The only advice I would give is to spread the pens amongst different bags just in case anything happens to them. We put some in my carry-on, some in hers and some in the suitcases.

 

Pete

 

 

 

Always carry your medications. Never check them or even let them out of your sight until tucked in your cabin.

 

CVS and other stores have small cases to carry insulin with cold packs. I tse insulin, DH uses Embril. Both are far too expensive to play around with.

 

Cabin coolers are fine for storage.

[Allis154]

Allis where can i purchase the Frio bag?

 

 

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I had to order them online. No-one around here carried them.

[Bluedharma]

Just sailed the Allure of the Seas last week...

My daughter is a diabetic. We did not have a "medical refrigerator" in our stateroom. It may have been just fine (cool enough) for insulin, but we were worried.

 

Our stateroom attendant brought in a container of ice and each day made sure it was filled twice. We were able to keep the pens in it along with the vials.

All turned out fine.

[sweetpea1714]

I wouldn't worry about a dr note. Insulin is available without a script.

 

The frio is a great invention.

[verofrisch]

In my country we need a prescription for insulin.... Happy to know that in the US we do not need one. That is awesome.

 

 

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