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Hey all! I haven't seen anything up here about this yet, and I think its a good topic to be discussed. My boyfriend and I are anxiously counting down the days till June 9th and preparing and getting more and more ready every day. He is Type 1 Diabetic however, so our packing is gonna be slightly different and has to be taken a little bit more seriously than it normally would. I was just wondering if anyone with type one (or who has traveled with someone, knowledgeable about the disease, etc.) has any insight or suggestions for us, maybe share some stories and what not. I'll be the main packer, and I've packed for him before for trips, but still we've never done anything like this before and its too serious to not gather as much information as possible. Thanks! ;D
Post by ameliabedelia on Mar 29, 2011 16:16:18 GMT -5
I am also Type 1 and I have an insulin pump. The only thing I packed special was extra insulin and infusion sets. Of course I made sure I had enough testing strips to check my blood sugar. I carried glucose tablets inside with me too. The food offered inside Centeroo is probably not the best for a diabetic but I think the veggie offerings are not so bad. I drank so much water and went so may hours without eating I was fine. This will be my 3 rd Roo and I have never had a problem. And there are always Medical Tents if you need them!
He just recently got off the pump, I wish he had stayed on it a bit longer but he's actually done a lot better without it, checks his blood much more often....glucose tabs are a good idea too i hadnt thought of that. are you allowed to bring gatorades or capri suns with you into centeroo? or small snacks?
Post by ameliabedelia on Mar 29, 2011 16:45:28 GMT -5
I kept my spare insulin in the cooler at camp, locked in the car when I was gone. I had to buy several bags of ice the whole time I was there. You can take small snacks in to Centeroo and the glucose tabs were the easiest thing to take really. I know you can take bottles water in if it is sealed, I am not sure about gatorade but I don't know why that would be any different, as long as it is sealed. The erratic eating will probably be the thing to watch for since he is not on the pump anymore.
Syringes A person bringing a syringe will need to show medication in prescription packaging with name on the label, and photo ID.
Medication Medication may be stored in the refrigerator in the Medical Tent in Centeroo. The tent opens at about 11 AM on Thursday and closes in the wee hours of Monday morning. Be sure to pick up your medication before the tent closes. Ice is available for purchase for those who wish to keep their medication at their campsite in a cooler.
Medical Waste Disposal Please dispose of your medical waste and sharps in the proper disposal at the Pod in Accessible Camping. Please do not dispose of these things in the trash barrels. We appreciate your consideration for our volunteers and staff who handle the trash bags.
Medical Stations There are 12 medical stations located throughout the campground areas, several of which are open 24 hours per day. The medical station in Centeroo is open 24 hours per day. Their locations are indicated on the map. An emergency medical technician, equipped with a two-way radio, is stationed at each Pod. There is a Pod in the Accessible Camping area.
Ambulances are standing by and there is a medical center in Manchester. There are pharmacies in Manchester as well.
Special Dietary Needs Those who have special dietary needs may bring small amounts of food, for personal use only, into the venue. Factory sealed, non-glass, water bottles, or empty containers to fill at the water stations, are also allowed.
Post by wellbalancedmusic on Mar 29, 2011 17:34:16 GMT -5
I too am Type 1. just started on the shots a few months ago. I have been meaning to ask the same question so thank you for asking and everyones great answers.
when i go to fests, i just pack my insulin in a small cooler. i don't even wanna quack with a med tent.
This is what I do. As a type 1, especially without insurance fer the past few years 'Roo has scared me a bit. The first two years I could afford insulin, test strips, the works, so I partied harder. Probably harder than I should have, but I had no complications. The last two years I have taken it pretty easy with everythin' as I am not insured and have no test strips, etc. Although I recently found some cheap ones fer a testin' kit that I have! Woo! I always take my insulin with me in my camelback and have never had any issues bringin' it into Centeroo. I also do not have any medical ID on my at the time. I'm guessin' most of the volunteers don't care to argue too much with someone who has actual prescription drugs to keep them alive. But I do carry my -scrips in the car in case the security at the entrance to the festival wants to give me crap.
it should go without saying, but all of you diabetic peeps need to take extra special care of your feet...anyone's feet are prone to getting beat up at Roo, but you guys need to be extra careful. If nothing else make sure you or someone looks over your feet a couple times daily. Be extra careful with your shoe choices, and should it rain, be even more vigilant.
Post by ameliabedelia on Mar 30, 2011 9:29:03 GMT -5
True that Zen! I take extra shoes and socks...last year I had rain boots, sanucks, flip flops, tennis shoes....and also, don't forget the sunscreen. When I get sunburned my blood sugar always goes up.
Very good ideas about the feet. Didn't even think about that. He's so irresponsible about that, I have to be the "mom". My philosophy is definitely "better safe than sorry" when it comes to this stuff, so I'll probably over prepare, which is a-okay.
just make sure that he drinks water like it is going out of style, the food may not be the best but you can deff find food that will satisfy and make sure that he wears his bracelet. of course stay away from drugs excessive alcohol.
just reading back over this thread. I'll try to help out with foot checks for anyone needing them. However bad your feet look, it couldn't possibly be worse than some of the stuff I see.
I know there are a couple of other medical personnel who are active on here. Maybe we can start a foot checkin' posse. I'll do what I can regardless.
What are we supposed to be looking for with his feet? I'm a master foot massager, get the circulation flowin' other than that....we're all set, right?
We party pretty often and know his limit and usually when he needs to take shots, check his blood, eat some snacks, etc. I'm not worried about that aspect at all.
other than that....we're all set, right?