Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Traveling with Chronic Illness: Tips from Survivors
Traveling with chronic illnesses like diabetes, cancer, or heart disease can be challenging but manageable with the right planning.
Nupur Lalvani, who has Type 1 diabetes, always carries her insulin and other essentials in her cabin baggage to avoid any issues.
She also uses technology like continuous glucose monitoring to keep track of her blood sugar levels.
Kanti Tiwari, who has ovarian cancer, travels to Delhi every month for chemotherapy.
She and her daughter plan their trips carefully to ensure she has fresh meals and avoids infections.
Chandan Singh, who has coronary artery disease, consults his doctor before traveling and carries all his medications with him.
Doctors advise that with proper planning, travel can be safe and enjoyable for people with chronic illnesses.
Nupur Lalvani, a Type 1 diabetes survivor, travels frequently and carries her insulin and other essentials in her cabin baggage to avoid issues with checked luggage.
Kanti Tiwari, an ovarian cancer survivor, travels to Delhi monthly for chemotherapy and plans her trips to ensure she has fresh meals and avoids infections.
Chandan Singh, a coronary artery disease patient, consults his doctor before traveling and carries all his medications with him to ensure safety.
Doctors advise that with proper planning, including carrying medications, consulting healthcare providers, and avoiding strenuous activities, travel can be safe for people with chronic illnesses.
Technology like continuous glucose monitoring and carrying identification cards for disabilities can help manage chronic conditions while traveling.
- Who
- Nupur Lalvani (Type 1 diabetes), Kanti Tiwari (ovarian cancer), Chandan Singh (coronary artery disease)
- What
- Tips and strategies for traveling with chronic illnesses
- When
- Ongoing, with specific examples of recent travels
- Where
- Various locations including Delhi, Sikkim, Assam, and international destinations
- Why
- To share experiences and advice for managing travel with chronic conditions
- Nupur Lalvani
- Type 1 diabetes survivor and founder of Blue Circle Foundation
- Kanti Tiwari
- Ovarian cancer survivor traveling for chemotherapy
- Chandan Singh
- Coronary artery disease patient who traveled for work
- Dr. Pakhee Aggarwal
- Senior consultant of gynaecological oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
- Dr. Varun Bansal
- Senior consultant, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals