ASK YOUR
pharmacist
I’m travelling interstate
next month and the
temperature at my
destination is hotter
than I’m used to. Will
this affect my diabetes
management and
medication?PHOTOGRAPHYGETTYIMAGESSome medications, including
insulin, do need to be stored
below a certain temperature,
so it’s always a good idea to ask
your pharmacist if in doubt.
Also remember that blood
glucose control can be affected
by temperature, while testing
strips can be damaged by
temperature extremes, either
hot or cold. So, whether you
have type 1 or type 2 diabetes,
if you’re taking medication
to help manage it and need to
test your blood glucose levels
regularly, ask your pharmacist
before you travel for their advice.
It’s also a good opportunity to
make sure you have enough
medication to take with you,
to cover you for the entire
time you’ll be away from home.
You might also like to ask
your TerryWhite Chemmart
pharmacist about the Dose
Administration Aid, which is a
service pharmacies offer to sort
and pre-pack your medication
doses into times of day and days
of the week. If you take a few
different medications, it can
make it easier to remember
what to take when travelling.