FREE Packing Checklist for Teens with Type 1 Diabetes Traveling Abroad

Feel prepared for a gap year with type 1 diabetes knowing all the essentials are covered

Before your teen leaves for their gap year, there’s one thing every parent worries about:

“What if we forget something important?”

Insulin supplies, prescriptions, backup tech, hypo treatments, medical letters…


Missing even one item can turn an exciting adventure into a stressful situation.

This free printable packing checklist helps families make sure nothing important is forgotten.

Created by a mother and daughter team who have experienced exactly this.

Get your Free Packing List

Feel prepared for a gap year with type 1 diabetes knowing all the essentials are covered

We know that it is important to have all of the medical supplies organised for the year.
So why not make it as easy as possible?

  • Printable checklist with essentials

  • Helpful tips and tricks

  • Get piece-of-mind that you have the kit

  • Wholistic perspective
    (This was designed by mother and daughter, from both a parent and teen perspective)

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