Small group travel curated for women with diabetes

Explore beautiful destinations with a group of women who get what you live with every day. No lectures, no judgment, no need to explain your body yet again.

Led by an experienced Type 1 diabetic traveler who has visited nearly 50 countries, our trips handle the diabetes-friendly details so you can focus on what travel is meant to be: connection, discovery, and joy.

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Countries

~50

Group size

6–8

Judgment

Zero

Why these journeys are great

Less stressful and more fun than going solo

A curated experience designed around your body’s reality.

Led by a type 1 diabetic with nearly 50 countries of experience

We’ve managed basal and bolus insulin in almost every climate and altitude across the globe.

Accommodations and cuisine chosen for their healthy environment and food

No continental breakfast of only orange juice and a pastry here. Every itinerary features diabetic friendly restaurants with protein and veggie options at each meal.

Fellow travelers who get it

No more explaining why your diabetes tech is beeping. Seesawing blood glucose? We get it. Everyone in the group understands hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and our daily routines of diabetes management.

If you’ve ever wished for a travel companion who doesn’t just tolerate your diabetes but actually understands it at a cellular level, this was built for you.

Travel destinations

Ready to see where you can go?

We select every destination for its healthy environment, delicious and wholesome cuisine, and unique appeal for a small group.

Costa Rica Forests and Beaches

Experiencing one of the world’s Blue Zones
April 11-17, 2027

Greek Islands

Fall 2027

Upcoming destinations and dates are shared with our community first. Reach out and we’ll tell you what’s next on the calendar.

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Who this travel experience is for

Built for women who are done traveling alone with diabetes

Women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes who want to explore the world

But feel isolated by dealing with their diabetes alone while traveling.

Women newly diagnosed with diabetes

Looking to build confidence—proving early that diabetes doesn’t define your boundaries.

Any woman with diabetes who is exhausted by explaining

Why they need a special meal, why they carry a bag full of medical devices, or why a 30-minute delay can actually be a big deal.

Why this matters

Standard travel companies don’t get it

If you’ve ever abandoned a trip idea because you were overwhelmed by the thought of managing your diabetes internationally by yourself, tried to find diabetes-friendly food in an unfamiliar destination, or got a low blood sugar in an unfamiliar place (yep, we see you!), you already know the problem. Standard travel companies just don’t understand why you need to take extra time for low blood sugar, why you have the heavy bag, or why a delayed meal can turn into a real problem.

Our journeys are guided by a type 1 diabetic traveler who has personally navigated airport security with an insulin pump in dozens of countries, managed time zones across six continents, and handled pump failure in remote locations. This isn’t theoretical knowledge pulled from a textbook—it’s hard-won, lived experience.

40.1M

Americans living with diabetes

2.1M

Diagnosed with type 1

Yet almost no travel companies design itineraries around the realities of diabetes management. Our trips redesign travel for the reality of diabetes.

How the experience works

From dreaming to exploring with your diabetes sisterhood

Curated, not complicated. You’re part of our community even before your trips starts.

01

Pre-Trip Consultation

Every trip begins with a one-on-one consultation to get to know you, chat about the trip’s activities, understand your diabetes management routine, and address any concerns.

What we cover together

  • A customized packing checklist
  • Guidance for traveling with diabetes supplies

02

Expert-Guided Journey, Coaching, and No Judgment

On trip, we smooth out the pain points of traveling with diabetes (think delicious, healthy food), provide wellness coaching if you want it, and enjoy the adventure.

03

Go Home with New Friends in Your Diabetes Sisterhood

Women who manage this condition every day, just like you. You’ll go home feeling empowered, connected, and supported.

What makes our approach different

Most travel companies focus on itineraries. We focus on what you need

First-hand understanding

We at Traveling While Diabetic live with diabetes every day. We know what it feels like when your sensor falls off in humid weather, when a flight delay wrecks your meal timing, or when your blood glucose just will NOT behave.

Small group sizes of 6–8 people
Extra support that only a person with diabetes understands

Think glucose tablets waiting in your room.

Breathing room built into every day

Unlike standard tours that rush through schedules, our itineraries include deliberate breathing room so you can feel confident that your diabetes tech is all set and you have everything you need.

A lasting network

We find that traveling with other women with diabetes can be transformational. You’ll likely leave with a community of friends who share resources, tips, and encouragement well after your journey.

An organization focused on your body getting what it needs

That focus shapes every decision we make about where we stay, what we eat, and how we move through the day.

Every activity is optional

Not feeling it today? Take some time for yourself. The only exception is when we transfer hotels — we don’t want to leave you behind!

First-time diabetic travelers

Essential background before your first trip

If you’re new to traveling with diabetes, keep these essentials in mind.

  • Always carry diabetes supplies in your hand luggage only
  • Wear a medical ID bracelet indicating you have diabetes
  • Plan for delays by keeping essential diabetes supplies accessible
  • Request a travel letter from your healthcare provider
  • Carry copies of prescriptions, including generic medication names
  • Keep medication details and emergency contacts readily accessible
  • Research local medical resources at your destination before traveling
Essential travel tips

A checklist for traveling with diabetes — essential background before your first trip

Traveling with diabetes requires planning and attention to detail. Here are the most important tips to keep you safe and healthy on your journey.

  • Use cooling wallets to maintain insulin temperature
  • Carry diabetes supplies in your hand luggage only
  • Pack twice as much medicine as you think you’ll need
  • Request a travel letter from your healthcare provider
  • Adjust insulin doses and timing when crossing time zones
  • Check blood sugar more frequently while traveling
  • Keep fast-acting glucose sources accessible
  • Stay hydrated
  • Protect supplies from extreme temperatures
  • You can request a pat-down instead of a body scanner
  • People with diabetes can bring liquids over 3.4 ounces (although a letter from your healthcare provider may be needed)
Frequently asked questions

The details that matter

Lows can happen, especially when you’re out of your usual environment. We know you carry fast-acting carbs or quick-absorbing glucose in a separate, easy-to-reach spot for emergencies. We carry extra, at all times. And you’re surrounded by women who know what a low looks like and can help you recognize it and treat it BEFORE it becomes severe. Emergency glucagon is also available throughout every trip.

We carry emergency carbs such as tablets, juice, and hard candy among other quick-acting options for treating lows while traveling. We carry the phone number for local emergency services and the nearest emergency department at every stop. Traveling can increase stress and affect blood sugar levels, so watch for unusually high or low blood glucose.

Pump failure is a during international travel can be a real hassle, so it’s best to be prepared. We advise every traveler to bring a just-in-case bag of backup insulin vials or pens and basic pump supplies, plus extra insulin and extra supplies in case of device failure.

Airport metal detectors generally do not harm an insulin pump, but you can request alternative screening if you’re concerned about X-rays. Changes in air pressure can affect insulin delivery from some pumps, so monitor blood sugar more closely when flying and review flight-specific precautions with your diabetes team before departure. Before screening begins you can declare your diabetes-related supplies, glucose meter, and other medicines, and if you request a hand inspection, make sure they are properly screened.

Absolutely. We balance exploring local cuisine—including trying new foods—with maintaining manageable blood sugar, and we pay special attention to the protein and veggies available at each meal. You’ll always have access to healthy snacks like fruit, nuts, dried fruit, and peanut butter between meals.

Yes. All of our journeys require travel insurance for everyone’s peace of mind. Diabetes is considered a pre-existing condition for insurance purposes, so make sure to choose a policy that covers this. We can recommend companies that specialize in medical travel insurance.

We recommend:

  • Pack two to three times the pump supplies and insulin you think you will need
  • Bring a ‘Just In Case’ bag with syringes and alcohol wipes
  • Keep your medicine, glucose monitor, and other supplies in your carry-on bag
  • Follow insulin manufacturers’ storage instructions
  • If traveling to a very hot country, protect insulin and devices with a gel pack
  • Bring compression socks and move regularly during long flights, since people with diabetes are at higher risk of blood clots during travel
  • Remember to check expiration dates, inspect insulin for discoloration, confirm prescription dates, and bring a letter from your healthcare provider
  • Time-zone planning: eastward travel may require less insulin, westward travel may require more — plus alarms for medication and dose changes reviewed in advance
  • Temperature protection: avoid direct sunlight, hot cars, and contact with ice or gel packs; unopened insulin can be stored at room temperature for one month
  • Most diabetes technology can safely go through an airport metal detector, but a body scanner or X-ray may not be recommended for some devices, so you may want an alternative screening method.

For more detailed packing guides, see our T1D Globetrotter’s Essential Checklist and our T2D Global Explorer’s Essential Packing List.

Start your Traveling While Diabetic journey today

You deserve to see the world without diabetes spoiling the party. Every destination on your list is reachable. Every adventure is possible. The difference between dreaming about it and doing it is having the right plan—and the right people beside you.

Stop researching alone. Stop canceling plans. Start traveling with people who understand.

No judgment. No lectures. Just the world, waiting for you.

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