Take a portable sharps container — most airports and planes have sharps disposal boxes in the toilets or the cabin crew can assist. Remember that you should always keep your medical ID, insulin and supplies in your hand luggage as the freezing temperatures in the hold can degrade it. Before you travel call the manufacturer of your insulin to find out if they supply the country that you are travelling to, and also what brand name it is sold as there.
Some pharmacists offer a service to courier insulin to your destination but this is an expensive option best used in an emergency. Remove the bags containing insulin, syringes and other items and place them in the bins.
It's generally safe for insulin to be X-rayed, but travelers also have the right to ask that it be screened by hand.
Keep all diabetes supplies together for the screening process. Travelers who wear unremovable insulin pumps should avoid the body scanner or X-ray machine used to screen passengers. Pump manufacturers typically warn users not to expose their devices to these screening methods.
Instead, request a pat-down from an agent. An agent of the same gender will run his or her hands over your body to check for weapons or explosives.
Before the agent makes contact, explain that you're wearing an insulin pump and demonstrate where it's located. The TSA will need to verify that the pump isn't a concealed explosive device.
Typically the agent will ask a passenger to touch the pump and then test the passenger's hands for any residue of explosives.
We recommend putting all of your supplies and other medicines in your carry on and check with your local airport or TSA for options approved carry on rules. Good luck and enjoy your trip!
Clearly all airports are not the same when it comes to TSA and diabetic pumps. Denver TSA agents were complete jerks! Hi, Lorien. Your supplies are safe to travel with. You should disconnect your insulin pump for an airport body scanner. We hope you enjoy your next trip! I am confused! You say that my pump and CGM can be worn through the whole body scanners, but not the xray ones?
How does one know one from the other? I have always been told by the TSA that I can go through the scanner without removing my pump. I always ask for a pat own. I do not want to risk having wither one of these items damaged by going through. Also traveling with a travel loaner pump, my question is this since it is still in a plastic wrap from the factory do I have to take it out of that and take it through the pat down?
When carrying a travel loner pump, it should also be removed from your luggage, and not be subjected to the scanner or x-ray conveyor. Your pump is safe for use around metal detectors and hand wands. If you have questions about the type of scanner being uses, TSA should be able to answer any questions you may have, to allow you to make an informed decision about your devices. My husband is travelling from uk to Vegas next wk. Will this be an issue at security?
Hi, Laura. For many customers, traveling with diabetes products is no different than other travelers. I encourage you to check with your international version of TSA for specifics. To me, 4 read as if those alternative forms of carbohydrates were in fact possible replacements for Glucagon, which they are not.
And that is the point I was trying to make. We appreciate the feedback, Karen. It was not our intent to imply that other alternative cars are a replacement for Glucagon. I only had one incident that i was held for a while and checked 3 times almost miss my flight but the TSA agents are very apologetic because they know I have diabetes. Like most people going through TSA or Airport security it is mostly an easy process when you let them know that you have insulin pump and CGM ahead of time.
I also have a tattoo that looks like a medical tag that say diabetes type 1 on my arm. All my supplies are inside the ziplock bags along with my insulin pens or vials for easy access and to show the agents. My boyfriend has diabetes type 1. He is new to traveling so he was unaware he could take his insulin and needles to the destinations we travel to. Each time he just buy insulin and needles when we get to our destination and discard it before we return.
It was brought to my attention that he can just take his insulin and needles with him. I see that some comments are saying make sure insulin has his name or prescription attached.
If his insulin and needles are brought as a generic brand generic brand is cheaper than copay from walmart, what can he bring to prove that he in fact does have diabetes and that it is his medicine. He usually buy the needles in a bulk box so they are in packs of 10 i believe and his novalin comes in a small box.
Can his doctor just write up a letter but what would it possibly say? Tisha, thanks for reaching out. If your boyfriend is purchasing insulin without a prescription, a letter from his healthcare provider should work. I encourage you to check with the TSA for specifics on what the letter should include. I am going abroad for my studies to canada And i had a question, how much infusion sets and supplies will i be allowed to carry with me with me or in my luggage I wanted to know how many of infusion sets i can take with me as i dont want to get any trouble.
This will be a great question for the customs office in Canada. They will have the most up to date information. Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of followup comments via e-mail.
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Glucagon Similar to insulin, you may carry your glucagon in its original, pharmaceutically labeled container through airport security. Sherri Taylor.
August 5, Reply. Sara Tilleskjor. Body scanners: are they X-ray July 31, Reply. Jonathan Perregaux. It sounds like you were well prepared, Jonathan!
August 19, Reply. August 20, Reply. Joel Sinden. December 7, Reply. December 9, Reply. Craig Burriss. March 24, Reply. Larkspur Morton. March 20, Reply. Charlyn Sellers-Jones. January 24, Reply. Karrie Hawbaker. Pack medications in a separate clear, sealable bag. Bags that are placed in your carry-on-luggage need to be removed and separated from your other belongings for screening. Keep a quick-acting source of glucose to treat low blood sugar as well as an easy-to-carry snack such as a nutrition bar Carry or wear medical identification and carry contact information for your physician Pack extra supplies Be patient with lines, delays, and new screening procedures What are some examples of items that are permitted through security?
Insulin and insulin loaded dispensing products vials or box of individual vials, jet injectors, biojectors, epipens, infusers and preloaded syringes Unlimited number of unused syringes when accompanied by insulin or other injectable medication Lancets, blood glucose meters, blood glucose meter test strips, alcohol swabs, meter-testing solutions Insulin pump and insulin pump supplies cleaning agents, batteries, plastic tubing, infusion kit, catheter and needle —insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin Glucagon emergency kit Urine ketone test strips Unlimited number of used syringes when transported in Sharps disposal container or other similar hard-surface container Sharps disposal containers or similar hard-surface disposal container for storing used syringes and test strips Liquids to include water, juice or liquid nutrition or gels Continuous blood glucose monitors All diabetes related medication, equipment, and supplies Do I need to have my prescription with me?
What if my insulin, liquids, and gels are more than 3. Despite the general rule prohibiting passengers from bringing most liquids and gels through security, people with diabetes may take their insulin, other medications such as Smylin, Byetta, and Glucagon, and other liquids and gels, including juice and cake gel, through TSA checkpoints, even if they are in containers greater than 3.
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