A diabetic bag in Hajj .. What should it include?

Weather of Arabia - Perhaps many diabetics who intend to perform the Hajj pilgrimage, wonder about what must be contained in their bag of drugs and supplies related to this disease?

Before answering this question, we would like to list some general advice for diabetics who intend to perform Hajj this year, God willing. To start with, it is important that the preparation of the diabetic patient begins long before traveling for Hajj, as the diabetic patient is keen, through follow-up with his physician, to regulate the levels of sugar, and try to make it to the target level, by following the diet, medical drugs, or insulin injections and the like, and thus the diabetes patient becomes Physically prepared for this lofty mission as it is spiritually and psychologically ready for it, and it must be absolutely ensured that his bag carries enough treatment, especially insulin, making sure to keep it in a cool place and away from direct exposure to sunlight and heat. It is also advised to take a glucose meter and tapes; In order to do the analysis when necessary.

Likewise, it is advisable to carry the bag containing evidence that it suffers from diabetes, such as an identification card for sugar, in order to facilitate the provision of the necessary ambulatory services in the event of unconsciousness.

It is also important that the patient's personal skin contains candy bars or juice to use when feeling hypoglycemic.

Last but not least, the bag must carry the doctor’s phone number if possible, or who can help him on the phone if necessary until his arrival at the medical center.