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  1. stevelm1

    insulin inquiry

    I used a Frio pack to store my insulin back in 2015 and it worked just fine. Filling prescriptions, at least for some drugs, is quite easy in Spain. However I have never tried to refill an insulin script. They may not have it on hand and you would have to wait a day to get it. I am happy to...
  2. J

    insulin inquiry

    Thanks for that someone else talked about Frio packs checking them out now fairly good reveiws I might get one anyway and test before a go
  3. temiatwork

    insulin inquiry

    Hi James, I am also insulin dependent. Make sure you have your medical certificate with you all the time and have enough pens that will last your Camino. What I did was, I bought a small bag and wrapped all my meds with a towel (including my insulin pens inside the colling pack) and have it...
  4. SabsP

    insulin inquiry

    Hi James! Welcome here on this forum. On the right upper corner here you will find a searchbox. If you type in " insulin " or " diabetes " a lot of older threads will pop up regarding this subject. Good luck with your peparations. You can always ask your own health practitioner or pharmacy what...
  5. J

    insulin inquiry

    hi james from ireland planning to do camino frances in may i am isulin dependant diabetic was wondering has any others had any problems getting insulin on there travels thanks
  6. P

    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?

    ...my 1 st Camino just a few weeks ago. Walked the Portuguese from Porto, 2 days coast, then central, then espiritual to Santiago. Been on Insulin pump, followed my healthcare providers recommendations by lowering basal rates, changing insulin carb ratios, keep pump in exercise mode for entire...
  7. I

    Diabetes with insulin pump on the Camino?

    Hi! Me too. T1 for 44 yrs and on pump last 21. Would like more info as I’d like to go as well.
  8. Munrojs

    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino

    American, so thinking coats in Spain would be out of pocket.
  9. S

    Tips for walking in the heat

    Excellent suggestions! I will heed most of them myself this summer. May I just add a point for possible discussion or else to stimulate one's own research, because I also feel compelled to aid my fellow humans. My point is that consuming plenty of salt, which is sodium hydroxide, mimics the...
  10. D

    Tips for walking in the heat

    There are also yogic ‘cooling breath’ techniques which help lower the body temperature. They are quite straightforward to do just google cooling breath.
  11. Anthony18

    Tips for walking in the heat

    1. Start early. It's nice and cool in the mornings. 2. Bring plenty of water. 3. Wet your buff and wear it on your head under your hat, or around your neck. 4. Get this or something similar to attach a "short" hiking umbrella to your backpack's strap. This will free your hands up. Trust me, it...
  12. C

    Tips for walking in the heat

    Love this thankyou. I think I may well be the 'tall, large, slow moving pilgrim'!
  13. lt56ny

    Tips for walking in the heat

    ...did quit because of certain big pharma practices) the mention of the pancreas working too hard and not being able to produce enough natural insulin is very true and because of sedentary lifestyles and horrendous eating habits is the reason a vast number of the type 2 diabetics develop this...
  14. PilgrimPillar

    Tips for walking in the heat

    3 ltr water bladder Smallish microfiber towel to wet down around neck area Long sleeved / quick dry / thin synthetic underwear to wet down Flexfit «combed wool» syntethic cap to wet down Start walking 0500 = half days walk before 1100?? Black colors means quicker dissipated water when wet down...
  15. B

    Tips for walking in the heat

    David, Thank you for the informative post; however, why did you exclude hiring four Spanish laborers to carry you in a sedan chair (with a top cover of course)?. Health always comes first, no? Plus, as you pass the peasant walkers who cannot afford a sedan chair, it gives a mighty boost to...
  16. Robo

    Tips for walking in the heat

    Great list David. Good share ! If I might add some comments, based on my recent Camino walking in hot weather. (1,200 kms this time) #7. I carry a short handled umbrella but use it in a hands free mode. I used these clips to hold it in place and they worked very well...
  17. dougfitz

    Tips for walking in the heat

    Thank you @David. This needs several emojis: 🙏😲👍🙂
  18. David

    Tips for walking in the heat

    ...but only for twenty minutes and then it will quickly drop to below it was before eating the sugar = exhaustion. Each time the body releases insulin to re-balance, a few years of this and the producing gland exhausts and doesn't work anymore and, Hey Presto! Type 2 diabetes. 13. Same goes for...
  19. David

    The culture has changed...sadly

    ...but only for twenty minutes and then it will quickly drop to below it was before eating the sugar = exhaustion. Each time the body releases insulin to re-balance, a few years of this and the producing gland exhausts and doesn't work anymore and, Hey Presto! Type 2 diabetes. Same goes for...
  20. Luther

    Insulin pump and CGM, September 2023 Camino

    Jim, refrigerate insulin with a Frio pouch. Available on Amazon . Just soak the crystals now and then.

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