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<blockquote data-quote="Dustydazzler" data-source="post: 179543" data-attributes="member: 25973"><p>Oh my goodness please do not take your pump off and put it with your keys, mobile and wallet. That makes it go through the x-ray and can instantly break your pump. You must keep it on and walk through the archway which is just a metal detector. If you go through America it most likely will set the alarm off but in most other places it wont. It's only x-rays that are harmful and this includes if you were go to the dentist or anywhere else for an x-ray you should remove it from risk. You can put your testing kit through the x-ray.</p><p></p><p>With regards to the initial question and everyones answers, yes keep your insulin with you in your hand luggage. It needs to go in the plastic bag but its way under the 100ml restrictions and they never normally ask to see your letter although it is advisable to get on fro your doctor just incase. Just explaining you have diabetes and carry insulin and sharps etc. Don't forget to keep your testing kit with you, (I only say this as on a flight someone had put it in the hold) and keep some glucose tabs on you. I like to carry some breakfast bars with me just incase there are any major delays. </p><p></p><p>Oh, in most hotels, even if you haven gone self catering. If you mention to reception you have insulin that needs to go in a fridge (if you are staying in a decent hotel) they will bring a small fridge to your room. </p><p></p><p>I hope you enjoy your holiday!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dustydazzler, post: 179543, member: 25973"] Oh my goodness please do not take your pump off and put it with your keys, mobile and wallet. That makes it go through the x-ray and can instantly break your pump. You must keep it on and walk through the archway which is just a metal detector. If you go through America it most likely will set the alarm off but in most other places it wont. It's only x-rays that are harmful and this includes if you were go to the dentist or anywhere else for an x-ray you should remove it from risk. You can put your testing kit through the x-ray. With regards to the initial question and everyones answers, yes keep your insulin with you in your hand luggage. It needs to go in the plastic bag but its way under the 100ml restrictions and they never normally ask to see your letter although it is advisable to get on fro your doctor just incase. Just explaining you have diabetes and carry insulin and sharps etc. Don't forget to keep your testing kit with you, (I only say this as on a flight someone had put it in the hold) and keep some glucose tabs on you. I like to carry some breakfast bars with me just incase there are any major delays. Oh, in most hotels, even if you haven gone self catering. If you mention to reception you have insulin that needs to go in a fridge (if you are staying in a decent hotel) they will bring a small fridge to your room. I hope you enjoy your holiday! [/QUOTE]
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