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Going to USA on holiday Type2

tbird37

tbird37

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Type of diabetes
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Tablets (oral)
Will I need letter for my sharps in test kit from doctor as I supply my own they are completely incased. Both my doctor and diabetic nurse said I did not need one. I don't think they will supply letter.


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tbird37 said:
Will I need letter for my sharps in test kit from doctor as I supply my own they are completely incased. Both my doctor and diabetic nurse said I did not need one. I don't think they will supply letter.


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Not sure what test strips you use or lancets, but all of them can be bought over the counter. Depending on the test strips they can be very expensive

You can by at Walmart the RelionPrime meter for $17 and 50 strips for $10. They of course based on ml/dl


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Lancets are pretty harmless things (especially the ones with covers that you put back on). You are not going to get through loads on a holiday. Just take a small screw top bottle and bring them back with you.

I've taken my test kit and all my meds on holiday to the USA with no problems at all. I took a copy of my repeat prescription with me and put some in my case and some in my hand luggage. I didn't declare them and I wasn't asked.

I looked at the price of strips when I was in Walmart, but there wasn't much difference in price.
 
I'd suggest putting test kit & supplies in your checked baggage. As a Type 2, you probably don't need to check your BG during the flight itself, and it will save you all kinds of inconvenience. The U.S. is super strict on anything that's sharp that you carry on board, but in your checked baggage is OK for that kind of thing.

As another poster notes, you can just buy lancets, strips & meters over the counter at Walgreens. Depending on the meter you have, you can just buy the same strips. Your meter will read in mmol/L, even if the strips are from the U.S. (as long as they have the same code).
 
brdavies said:
I'd suggest putting test kit & supplies in your checked baggage. As a Type 2, you probably don't need to check your BG during the flight itself, and it will save you all kinds of inconvenience. The U.S. is super strict on anything that's sharp that you carry on board, but in your checked baggage is OK for that kind of thing.

As another poster notes, you can just buy lancets, strips & meters over the counter at Walgreens. Depending on the meter you have, you can just buy the same strips. Your meter will read in mmol/L, even if the strips are from the U.S. (as long as they have the same code).
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Brdavies sorry, but I respectfully disagree.

You should have no problem with any diabetic devices. Just keep them separate and give them to the screener.

This includes lancets, syringes, meters, strips, pumps etc having a scrip for the stuff will help speed things up possibly but not necessarily.

Here is a link to the regs http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/passengers-diabetes

I've traveled a lot no issues ever with security. But I always carry multiples of everything one in checked baggage and the other carry on.

Missing luggage is common for me and leaving my diabetic kit in the seat pocket has happened too

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))Denise(( said:
Lancets are pretty harmless things (especially the ones with covers that you put back on). You are not going to get through loads on a holiday. Just take a small screw top bottle and bring them back with you.

I've taken my test kit and all my meds on holiday to the USA with no problems at all. I took a copy of my repeat prescription with me and put some in my case and some in my hand luggage. I didn't declare them and I wasn't asked.

I looked at the price of strips when I was in Walmart, but there wasn't much difference in price.
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Where do you get lancets with covers that you put back on?
 
Yes but you don't have to use them just once - there is a whole thread on here about reusing lancets. Even so they don't take up much room. Have a browse of eBay to see what other ones are available.

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ok but they don't have covers you put back. they are a use once throw away design.
tbird37 said:
Thanks for the comments , don't know if I will be able to visit shops to buy them in USA as the holiday is escorted with a very busy schedule.


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Perhaps your doctor will give you a letter to say you are diabetic? You could then say they are medication?
 
runner2009 said:
Brdavies sorry, but I respectfully disagree.

You should have no problem with any diabetic devices. Just keep them separate and give them to the screener.

This includes lancets, syringes, meters, strips, pumps etc having a scrip for the stuff will help speed things up possibly but not necessarily.

Here is a link to the regs http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/passengers-diabetes

I've traveled a lot no issues ever with security. But I always carry multiples of everything one in checked baggage and the other carry on.

Missing luggage is common for me and leaving my diabetic kit in the seat pocket has happened too

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There is no doubt that I'm paranoid about the TSA, so certainly some of my view is really a reflection of that! :)
Your suggestion of putting supplies in both checked luggage and carry on is an excellent one, by the way.
 
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