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Diabetes and flying

John_H

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I'm flying up to Glasgow on Thursday and plan to take my "Stuff" (insulin, needles, test strips etc) in hand luggage. I have a pretty poor note from my GP saying that I need my stuff with me at all times, but it isn't on headed note paper. Anyone had any difficulties with this type of thing?

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John
 


Hello John - no never had a problem, I too had a letter which i've never been asked to produce whilst flying, just put it through the scanner as usual and open bag if required.
 
never had a letter, just have sealed needles not attached to the pens, and just shove the pens in the liquids bag, I fly a lot, and no issues
 
I fly alot and have never had a problem. I just say to the person at security that I have insulin and electonic medical devices and do I need to unpack them all. I have had to lift the insulin out and put it with the liquids. But that is the most inconvience I've had. The airport security are pretty familiar with insulin users and all their paraphinalia. My only wish is Easy Jet would allow economy travellers who are diabetic a small extra bag to cope with the essential stuff they have to carry - it doesn't half cut into your baggage allowance room! grrrrrr.
 
I used to take my prescription notes with me & ensure I had a medical card stating I have diabetes on me too. Though not being questioned about it, you never know in "other" countries!!! Since then, having flown a little further afield it got easy on both trips there & back, even the States in 2013 I had no problems with my medication, needles or lancets etc. As @FlakeyBake stays to inform security of your luggage & that you need it with you. Sure you'll be alright!! Have a nice time.
 


Hi John just take a copy of your repeat prescription with you, this has your name, your gp surgery's and lists all the meds that you take to control your diabetes.
 
Yep never had a problem either @John _H. Only once did someone look at my letter & point 'diabetic with needles' ! Lol! Regards
 
Just a heads up - you can get insulin passports from your doctors which are super useful if you are flying abroad
 
Hi, there is currently no standard policy or procedure for insulin pumps at airport security and this not only causes stress for the diabetic but can also quickly become a life-threatening emergency.

I want all airport authorities to recognise the risks of insulin pumps and x-rays and to train their staff accordingly and have started a campaign after my recent personal experience at Dubai International Airport. You can read my Open Letter to Dubai Airport here: http://ufofreight.com/uploads/open-letter-to-dubai-international-airport_1465414485.pdf

It is great to see Dubai Airport now taking the necessary steps to improve their procedures as a direct result from our campaign: http://www.tradearabia.com/touch/article/TTN/308346

Please sign and share this petition: https://www.change.org/p/airport-authorities-standard-policy-for-insulin-pumps-at-airport-security
 
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