Thomson/TUI Gatwick to Phuket inflight service
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Thomson/TUI Gatwick to Phuket inflight service
Has anyone taken this flight recently. I’m a T1 diabetic and I’d like to know (in approximate terms) the timing of the meal services. I like to take my insulin 45 Minutes to an hour before I eat. If I take it too early I risk low blood sugar. I’ll likely err on the side of caution.
It is a 12h20 departure and I’m guessing the main meal will be a lunch.
Of course they will give us an idea on the plane, but the more I can plan in advance the better off I am, and less likely.
I have checked their website but it doesn’t give me an idea of the timing.
Many thanks
It is a 12h20 departure and I’m guessing the main meal will be a lunch.
Of course they will give us an idea on the plane, but the more I can plan in advance the better off I am, and less likely.
I have checked their website but it doesn’t give me an idea of the timing.
Many thanks
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Ah, merci beaucoup!
On the return, at 09h00 local can I assume the same. Breakfast/Lunch 1.5 to 2 hours later and then a meal before departure. Sorry I should have asked in the my op!
On the return, at 09h00 local can I assume the same. Breakfast/Lunch 1.5 to 2 hours later and then a meal before departure. Sorry I should have asked in the my op!
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i would take some food with you - unless you are in premium the food portions are pretty meager and whilst some crews get the food and drink out PDQ some seem to take an age (all airlines)
not sure if LGW has a gordon ramsey or a F & Masons airside where you can buy carry on meals/picnic boxes but frankly i would def take some grub with u
not sure if LGW has a gordon ramsey or a F & Masons airside where you can buy carry on meals/picnic boxes but frankly i would def take some grub with u
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Thanks rog747. I always travel with glucose tablets to avoid a hypo. But I always prefer a meal, albeit meager, to scoffing glucose.
The challenge with both inflight catering and airport shops is your choice is either mostly carbohydrates (sandwiches) or almost none (salads). However for 44 years I have learned to cope.
The challenge with both inflight catering and airport shops is your choice is either mostly carbohydrates (sandwiches) or almost none (salads). However for 44 years I have learned to cope.
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Mrs 1DC is type 2 and only takes insulin morning and evening, but even so she does like to eat after the insulin. When flying she always carries a box of energy/cereal biscuits as a fall back if the food is late.She always declares her biscuits at immigration/customs and never has a problem, even in places like Australia which has strict food rules.
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1DC. Type 2, which is much more common, is a different illness.
But for years I only took 1 insulin injection a day, later twice a day. Then I had to eat at fixed times to stop my blood sugar from falling..Now I have an injection of fast acting insulin for each and every meal or snack. Much finer control, but many more injections. 6 or 8 is not unusual.
But for years I only took 1 insulin injection a day, later twice a day. Then I had to eat at fixed times to stop my blood sugar from falling..Now I have an injection of fast acting insulin for each and every meal or snack. Much finer control, but many more injections. 6 or 8 is not unusual.
