missions and diabetes

[taggerung]

hi all, i am in a bit of a frustrating spot at the moment. i have always had a heart for going out and helping those in need, and i really want to go on a short term missions trip. the problem is..... i was recently diagnosed diabetic, and i am dependent on insulin. insulin needs to be refrigerated when not in use, and i go through about a pen a week, so a three month mission trip, i would need to take about 12 insulin pens.seeing as most places missionary's go don't have refrigeration, i was wondering if anyone has gone on a mission trip and had the same problem or if someone could point me to some resources that could help me make a mission trip possible.

 

[Theygaveutheirworst]

That is a tough one. I guess it depends on where you are going on missions. Is it to a small village with limited resources? I'll be praying that all works out for you, and hoping someone might better help you in your question than I was.lol

 

[taggerung]

I honestly don't know where I will be led to go, I keep thinking guatamala or Italy. I was on one missions website and they said people with any health issues, essentially shouldn't apply to go on one of their trips. I could always go to a colder climate, but I live in Alaska, and need a refrigerator to store insulin. There is always antartica, but then my insulin would freeze ( not a good thing) and penguins would steal it X0 lol

 

[dmdave17]

Hi Amberlie,

When you are finally called to a specific destination, God will provide the means for you to have your insulin. He is pretty amazing that way.

God bless you.

 

[Crypto]

hi all, i am in a bit of a frustrating spot at the moment. i have always had a heart for going out and helping those in need, and i really want to go on a short term missions trip. the problem is..... i was recently diagnosed diabetic, and i am dependent on insulin. insulin needs to be refrigerated when not in use, and i go through about a pen a week, so a three month mission trip, i would need to take about 12 insulin pens.seeing as most places missionary's go don't have refrigeration, i was wondering if anyone has gone on a mission trip and had the same problem or if someone could point me to some resources that could help me make a mission trip possible.

Missions doesn't always mean leaving the country, you could probably go help at a church of a like-minded faith for a short time.

 

[Crypto]

I honestly don't know where I will be led to go, I keep thinking guatamala or Italy. I was on one missions website and they said people with any health issues, essentially shouldn't apply to go on one of their trips. I could always go to a colder climate, but I live in Alaska, and need a refrigerator to store insulin. There is always antartica, but then my insulin would freeze ( not a good thing) and penguins would steal it X0 lol

The penguins will probably sell it on the black market to the polar bears.