TABLE 2

Fast facts in case of emergency

Learn how to say “I have diabetes” and “Sugar or orange juice, please” in the language of the country you plan to visit.
Contact a visitor bureau before travel to receive information about local emergency rooms and pharmacies.
Consult the International Association for Medical Assistance to Travelers to find English-speaking foreign doctors (www.iamat.org, 716-754-4883).
  • Based on information from the American Diabetes Association and the American Association of Diabetes Educators.