Type 2 Holidaying abroad.

xlisa23x

Active Member
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42
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hi I am going on holiday in ten days time to Malta. Will I need a letter from my doctor about my medication (tablets). I asked the doctors receptionist yesterday and she didn't have a clue. I don't want to get to the airport and they take all my meds off me I know you need one for type 1 as my mum needed to get one but what about type 2?

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Bluetit1802

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25,216
Type of diabetes
Type 2 (in remission!)
Treatment type
Diet only
Absolutely no need. Type 1s need a letter because they carry needles for injecting.
 
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Christina0308

Well-Known Member
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207
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi, going to Lanzarote next week and taking glucose monitor just to keep a check on levels, hand luggage or case.
 

Goonergal

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi, going to Lanzarote next week and taking glucose monitor just to keep a check on levels, hand luggage or case.

Hand luggage so there's less chance of losing it. There will be no issues at security.
 

Ann1982

Well-Known Member
Messages
432
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi I am going on holiday in ten days time to Malta. Will I need a letter from my doctor about my medication (tablets). I asked the doctors receptionist yesterday and she didn't have a clue. I don't want to get to the airport and they take all my meds off me I know you need one for type 1 as my mum needed to get one but what about type 2?

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I am type 2 but inject insulin and all I have ever been asked is is there anything sharp and I tell them what I have. I also carry a copy of my prescription and they are satisfied with that. You can also get a form letter from some of the companies like Bayer or one touch and just print it off yourself.
Enjoy the holiday!