Travel

Question 1

Travelling EAST through at least 3 time zones you ____ time. You need ___ insulin.

Answer 1

Lose. Less. Eg. If you lose 33% of your day then reduce basal by 33%.

Question 2

Travelling West you ____ time. So you need ______ insulin.

Answer 2

Gain. More. Either basal or bolus

Question 3

When travelling when do you adjust the time on your pump? At departure or arrival?

Answer 3

Arrival. Ie: stay on departure time until travel is actually over.
No basal so no need to adjust.