Hi all! ;-)

I know this question has been posted enough, but I thought it might be
good for a fresher course..


I am T-2 with insulin needs.. Last time I flew about 4 or so years
ago, was not on the stuff but now that been on the stuff for about 6
or so months..

I was wondering if there any tips for traveling or flying with insulin
and any other general diabetic tips or experiences some one might be
able to share with me..

Jeremy/Destined_
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Although I have never been asked for a prescription for syringes, lancets
etc they are considered to be in the "weapons" category along with razors,
scissors and fingernail clips and it is best to have the prescription. When
I fly to CA to see my daughter It only involves one meal so I load up a
syringe in advance as I take insulin before every meal. Delta gives you a
"blue bag special" now when you board and that has a small box of cereal,
yogurt, milk, water and a couple more things.
Charles

I fly 3 or 4 times a year and am insulin dependent. Call the airline and ask
what their requirements are for carrying needles. I take an insulated shoulder
bag that has a small frozen ice bag in it. I keep my insulin in there in a
small insulated holder (not next to the ice), my needles, a box or two of juice
in case of a hypo, and some snacks or even a sandwich depending on how long the
flight is. My bg meter also goes in the bag. Never put your medications in your
check in luggage.

The airlines usually require that you have a copy of your prescription for the
needles and a statement from your doctor on his letterhead paper saying you are
diabetic.

Having said all this.... not once has my bag ever been looked into or
questioned, or have I been asked to see the paperwork. I have walked on a plane
with as many as 60 needles in my carryon bags... So much for the xray
equipment. But make sure you do have all the paperwork with you just in case.

Jo
T2 - 14 years
lantus and humalog

Well, I go through security ALL the time - airlines, customs,
courthouse, City Hall, Statehouse - with a pocket full of lancets,
syringes, and insulin. I simply drop them into the l8ittle basket and
hand them to the guard. The once took one of those little round
"universal screwwdrivers" off of my keyring - my KEYS were more
dangerous. BUT, never had a problem, or was asked to see anything on my
syringes.

Remember, contrary to common beleif, insulin and syringes do NOT need a
prescription - I have never had one in all the years I have taken it

Jeremy wrote:

Last week I had an intense scrutiny at the Spokane airport heading home to
LA. They gave me a special going over because I didn't have any photo ID
- my pocket was picked on the flight out.

In going through my carry-on the inspector came to the syringes. He asked
me to show him where the insulin was.

I think I'm going to start carrying the prescriptions. I go to Kaiser and
their drugs all come with a printout of the prescription and its number,
so it's pretty easy.
Jon

On 01 Nov 2003 20:06:25 GMT, jojasa@aol.com (jojasa) wrote:

Good advice.
The insulated shoulder bag can also be used for food, as the airline
food (if any) is unlikely to be diabetes-friendly.



Cheers Alan, T2, Oz
dx May 2002, diet and exercise.
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

On Sat, 01 Nov 2003 15:27:11 -0500, Ted Rosenberg
<tedrosenberg@iname.com> wrote:

You're absolutely right Ted. Unfortunately, the security staff I
encountered in the US seemed to be trained in a system that required
unquestioning obedience to "policy" written by some twits in
Washington.

Being right and arguing with an automaton is counter-productive when
you are about to miss your flight - as we did from St louis to New
Orleans.

Additionally, once they have 'flagged' you in the computer you get the
full shoes-off, bag-search, detail check on every subseqent flight for
a period of time; four more in our case. It's much simpler to carry
prescriptions if you can, even though you know they aren't necessary.
They can then 'tick that box' and argue about something else.

The problem here is not sharp objects but dull minds.

Cheers Alan, T2, Oz
dx May 2002, diet and exercise.
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.