Hi,can anyone tell me how many bottles of gluco juice I can take through security at the airport.thanks
I am interested to know this too as gluco juice works best for my son as it is quicker to consume and just the right amount so we don't get the spike in BG afterwards. The speed at which glucose is consumed is all important and makes a big difference to my son compared with gel or tablets. We are going to NZ. Last time we were there only glucose tablets were available and they had less carbs than the ones available here which meant that almost an entire tube might be used depending on the hypo.
I wondered if anyone had actual experience of taking this through security and what reaction they got. I am guessing with recent security scares that rules may tighten. Last time we found my son had high BG during the flight (lots of reasons including cabin pressure effect on insulin, sitting for so long etc) then when we got off the plane BG plummeted despite eating extra snacks at the time. This led to him collapsing in the line at security, though I have to say they were very good about it and did try to help. Last time I took Gel and tablets but really wish I had taken more of the gel tubes as we ran out quickly and the tablets are not cheap in NZ (though my son loved the lemon ones). There are always juice cartons I suppose, but these are not always suitable, my son has become sick and been admitted to hospital because apple juice was too acidic at the time, gluco juice was used in hospital and I have stuck with these ever since.
With changes being made to sugar content in drinks, you cannot always rely on the right drink being available when you need it. I always take everything we need when we travel.