Airline Travel - Doctors note?

[lucynical]

Hi again guys.

I've got my prescription sheet sorted in case I'm asked, I was just wondering how you normally pack? Do you normally take it all in your hand luggage? (Same with the needles and lancet) or do you split them between the two? Also, I'm on novorapid flexpen and glargine. I've got a fresh prescription with 5 in a box, with labels on the boxes. Do you reccomend keeping them in the box, or taking them out and putting them into clear bags?

I always put the insulin pens in with my liquids clear bag when going through security (if you're checking in a bag you can put some in there and it shouldn't be questioned). Needles and other "dry" items just stay in my bag. I also try not to take more than I need to minimise time out of the fridge - especially on long haul trips.

I was diagnosed 4.5 years ago and fly several times a year. Have not once been questioned about meds or any of my other kit, nor do I carry a doctors note. Clearly, you could be checked but I think it's pretty obvious what you're carrying and why!