For those of you traveling to Mexico with your pump, here are a few words and phrases that are helpful to know courtesy of various IP members.
Para mi diabetes For my diabetes Donde esta el bano? Where is the bathroom? Quero una cerveza I want a beer Una cerveza, por favor A beer please
I have diabetes. On my person I wear a medical device that delivers exact amounts of insulin. It should not be removed. Neither should it be subjected to strong electromagnetic fields. It is necessary for my daily health and to maintain life. The instrument (pump) poses no risk to the plane or to the passengers.Here is the spanish version without accent marks:
Tengo diabetes. Llevado a mi persona, tengo un insturmento medico que entrega medidas exactas de insulina. No se debe remover. Tampoco debe ser sujeto a fuertes campos electromagneticos. Es necessario para mi salud diaria, y hasta para mantener la vida. Este instrumento no representa ningun riesgo o peligro al avion o a los pasajeros del vuelo.