But delayed meals, having unfamiliar food, being more active than usual, and being in different time zones can all disrupt your diabetes management.
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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. In most cases, the screening process is fairly quick and simple.
TSA agents are trained to respectfully work with passengers who are packing and wearing medical devices. Prepare for all possibilities when packing diabetic supplies, but expect a smooth trip. Kathryn Walsh has been writing about travel topics for more than 10 years, but has been feeding her inner travel bug for much longer. How to Carry Prescribed Medication on a Plane.
Air Travel Medication Restrictions. Be sure and pack enough sharps disposal containers for storing used syringes. 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.
Although TSA does allow multiple containers of liquid or gel to treat hypoglycemia, as a practical matter you may want to consider alternative forms of carbohydrates, including glucose tablets, hard candy, or raisins.
All medical liquids in containers greater than 3. They should not be placed in the quart-sized zip-top bag used for non-medical liquids.
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