What should I know about meal planning when traveling with diabetes?

Eating on the road can be more unpredictable than eating at home or as part of your daily routine. To keep things on target, check your blood glucose levels more often than usual, even if you have type 2 diabetes.

Eating different foods and different eating and exercise schedules can affect your blood glucose. Keep snacks on hand in case your blood glucose levels start to drop or you have an insulin reaction. Also, talk to your health care team about adjusting your insulin and meal schedules when crossing time zones.