My advice is to carry glucose tablets or something that doesn't look like its for recreational use. While I acknowledge the effects of a Coke or sugary drink, I prefer not to hold up the line just so I can save a bit of money. Remember that security is there for a reason and I try to respect that other people deserve to feel safe too.
Most X-ray machines these days are good enough that you can keep everything in your carry-on bag. I've been able to see the monitor screen a few times and the picture was so precise I could see the "Levemir" labels on my insulin pens.
-Never put medication in a checked bag. Bags get lost more often than you'd think.
-Frio wallets seem to get the most attention. If you can, keep the paperwork with it so they know what it's for.
-if you request a pat down, tell them exactly where your devices are located. I forgot to tell them once and got a painful security hand to my Dexcom.
-I've never been hassled, but just in case I keep everything in one bag/place so I don't have to fumble through everything in the event they need to get a better look.
-Again, if you do get hassled don't be a jerk about it. Security agents don't moonlight as Endocrinologists and they might not know what everything is for. Also, try to respect the other people in line who are trying to get to their flights on time. There's nothing worse than getting held up for 5 minutes because someone has to clean out their bag full of prohibited items.
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