Insulin, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, Byetta, and Diabetes Injections

Check out our top tips and handy advice on keeping your diabetes injections like Insulin, Ozempic, Mounjaro, Trulicity, Victoza, and Byetta cool, safe, and sound, whether you're at home, travelling, or on the move.

Find out how to travel easily with your diabetes injections, keep them stored correctly, and manage your meds without a fuss, no matter where you are.

Get clued up and feel more confident in handling your diabetes with our expert guidance for all scenarios!

Diabetes Emergencies Abroad - Guide for UK Diabetic Travellers

Diabetes Emergencies Abroad: What to Do and How to Be Ready

From severe hypos to DKA, here's what a Type 1 diabetic with 40 countries of travel has learned about handling diabetes emergencies abroad — and the preparation that makes all the difference.

May 29, 2026
Guide to Eating Abroad with Diabetes

How to Eat Abroad with Diabetes: Real Tips from a Type 1 Who's Eaten Everywhere

From carb counting in Spain to surviving buffets in Asia, here's what 40 countries of travelling with type 1 diabetes has actually taught me.

May 29, 2026
Managing Insulin across Time Zones - A Guide for UK Diabetic Travellers

Insulin Across Time Zones: What Every UK Diabetic Traveller Needs to Know

Travelling across time zones with insulin? Here's what UK diabetics need to know about adjusting Lantus, Tresiba, Toujeo and insulin pumps — with NHS-backed advice for long-haul travel.

May 28, 2026
CGMs at airports - UK User Guide

Can CGMs Go Through Airport Security in the UK? What Every Diabetic Traveller Needs to Know

Flying with a CGM from a UK airport? Here's what Dexcom G7, FreeStyle Libre, and Medtronic Guardian users need to know about security scanners, NHS travel tips, and your rights at the airport checkpoint.

May 28, 2026
What My Insulin Travel Cooler Has Seen

What My Insulin Cooler Has Seen: The Quiet Hero of Every Trip I've Ever Taken

It's been sniffed by a dog at customs, survived a monsoon, and watched elephants at dawn. My insulin cooler has seen more of the world than most people.

April 30, 2026
The Worst Travel Advice I ever Got About Insulin

The Worst Travel Advice I Ever Got About Insulin — And What I Do Instead

From minibars to checked luggage, a Type 1 diabetic shares the most common — and most dangerous — myths about travelling with insulin, and what actually works.

April 30, 2026
Insulin pens left in a hot car

Left Your Insulin in a Hot Car? Here's What to Do — and How to Prevent It Happening Again

Forgot your insulin in a hot car? Find out if it's still safe to use, why heat damage is often invisible, and how to protect your insulin with the right cooler for everyday UK life.

April 30, 2026
Ozempic pens left in a car

What Happens If Ozempic Is Left in a Car? (UK Heat & Temperature Guide)

Leaving Ozempic in a car can quickly expose it to unsafe temperatures—even in the UK. Learn the risks, what happens if it gets too hot or cold, and how to keep your medication safe.

March 19, 2026
Insulin stored in a hotel mini fridge

Storing Insulin in Hotels: The Mini Fridge Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Medication (UK Guide)

Storing insulin in a hotel isn’t as simple as using the mini fridge. In this UK guide, learn how to avoid common mistakes, prevent freezing or overheating, and keep your medication safe while travelling.

March 19, 2026
How heat and warm temperatures affect Mounjaro Pens

What Happens If Mounjaro Gets Warm? A UK Guide to Heat, Storage and Safety

Wondering what happens if Mounjaro gets warm? Learn how heat affects its effectiveness, when it becomes unsafe, and how to store it properly in everyday UK conditions.



March 17, 2026
Air bubbles in insulin pens

Air Bubbles in Insulin Pens: Are They Dangerous and What Causes Them?

Air bubbles in insulin pens are usually harmless, but they can affect how much insulin you actually inject. Find out why they form, how to remove them properly, and how to reduce the risk in everyday life in the UK.


March 17, 2026
How to Store Glucagon

How to Store Glucagon: Storage Temperatures and Instructions for Different Brands in the UK

Learn how to store Glucagon properly to maintain its effectiveness. Discover storage temperatures and instructions for GlucaGen HypoKit, Baqsimi, and Ogluo in the UK. Find out whether refrigeration is needed and how to protect your emergency kit from heat, cold, light, and humidity.

January 27, 2025