Driving with Diabetes

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Driving with diabetes is scary business. Between the lows, highs, and multitasking, the risks are huge for getting in an accident.

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Here are my general rules when driving long distances by myself:

  • Keep the CGMS against part of me so I can feel it vibrate.
  • Stop at least once every three hours and test, and test before I start when driving anywhere, even to the grocery store.
  • Set my low alarm at 100 (I usually set it at 70). That way, I can catch the low before it becomes dangerous.
  • Make sure I have complex carbs and fast acting carbs within and arms reach.
  • Keep a water bottle with me in case of climbing highs to stave off DKA.

What’s your routine?

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Great post, Sara J!

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Making sure I have juice box, nibbles that won’t cause me to look messy, water, coffee travel mug, blood meter, etc. all close by and not stored somewhere stupid in the car (have a Smart - where can I put stuff ). I don’t have a CGMS, but I’m hypo aware, so I know when I’m dropping, plus I tend to pull over for a stretch every 2 hours (my drives by myself can go up to 8 hours). Keep up the great blogs Sarah and safe driving! Toot! Toot!