Hey, I’m Julie K., founder of the Diabetic Travelers Network,
Diagnosed with Type 1 in 1997, I’ve learned firsthand what it means to adapt, evolve, and thrive with T1D. My mission is to empower people with T1D to uncover their inner strength through travel and live life without limits.
Over the past nine years, I’ve traveled to 29 countries, become an expat, mastered two foreign languages, and crossed the finish line of an Ironman 70.3.
My work on the transformative power of travel for those living with diabetes has been featured in Health, JDRF, Withings, Sweet Life, and more.
Along the way, I discovered: life with diabetes can be extraordinary.
Through DTN®, I’ve empowered thousands of T1Ds to travel with confidence, build lasting self-confidence, and unlock life-changing adventures.
Our exclusive membership and luxury group trips are more than just travel—they’re a space where you T1D feel seen, understood, and build lifelong friendships.
The DTN®️ isn’t just a travel company—it’s a movement.
We take diabetes with us, adapting it to our lives and desires—not the other way around. Diabetes no longer controls us. It fades into the background because we’ve learned how to manage it on the road—and from there everyday life becomes a piece of cake!
This work is a gateway to not only discovering the world but rediscovering your own strength, confidence, and living fully—whether it’s your first trip outside the U.S. or your next step toward claiming the life of freedom you deserve.
Disclaimer:
These guidelines are not formulated to suit any diabetes medical advice, nutrient deficiencies, allergies, or any other travel and non-travel related health problems. If you are an individual with such issues, you should consult an accredited endocrinologist, doctor, or similarly qualified health professional. The information provided in this document is provided "as is" and for general recommendations only to promote stress-free travel with diabetes. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical conditions. You should not use this Document as a substitute for qualified professional health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. As the referenced information provides, the entirety of the travel recommendations and the educational resources provided are not only based around the NHS and Diabetes UK but have been reviewed by an accredited endocrinologist. You should always consult and request advice from a qualified endocrinologist before going on a trip or making any changes to your treatment. Each individual has its own specific needs, and the information contained in this Book is designed as a set of "generic guidelines" only. This Document does not consider any person's specific objectives, situations, or requirements. The Diabetic Travelers Network Ltd Company makes no warranties or representations, express or implied, as to the currency, accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information contained or referenced in this Document. The information is subject to professional differences of opinion, human error in preparing this information, and unique differences in individuals' situations. The Company and the author are not liable for any loss resulting from any action taken or reliance made by you on any of the information or material and contained in the Book. If you use, or otherwise rely on, any of the information in the Book, you are responsible for ensuring, by independent verification, its currency, accuracy, completeness, reliability, and relevance to your own personal and individual circumstances. You should always obtain any appropriate professional health advice relevant to your particular circumstances.
