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<blockquote data-quote="Kailin" data-source="post: 483135" data-attributes="member: 95950"><p>Hi Andy,</p><p></p><p>It seems like you have received great suggestions from the forum already. I myself am insulin dependent 12 years and have been flying my whole life.</p><p>So I wanted to share my experience with you.</p><p>First you don't need to announce to anyone ever you are carrying diabetes related equipment and medication. If asked, answer what it's for (I tend to say 'I'm diabetic, I can't survive without it!'). If you want to be on the safe side get a letter from GP stating you are diabetic, medications and traveling. </p><p></p><p>Never ever put any medication in luggage due to that luggage can delay, get lost and cargo hold can freeze (insulin freezing bad idea). I carry my stuff in a kit in my carry on, if it doesn't fit in one carry on, get another carry on. I've always explained when asked what was inside ( again 'I'm diabetic, I can't survive without it!') and have been to allowed carry an extra bag. I do this as I am away for weeks at times and need a larger amount of meds. </p><p>I noticed others mentioned partners carrying an extra kit, that's a fab idea. I travel alone, so I ask the GP to give me an international prescription for needles and throw away insulin pens (for example novo rapid flexpen) just in case I need it. Like if I lose, forgot or broken my pen, which has happened to me before. It really difficult for me in foreign countries to get a pen that would fit my cartridges. Glucose monitors & needles are more easily to purchase and replace.</p><p>Major airlines carry a 'sharp box' to dispose of your used needles. Just ask the air hostess for one and return box when done. If they don't have one, I would suggest keeping it in a Tupperware box, if you like.</p><p></p><p>Airports/customs and airlines are more understanding nowadays as they have more awareness of diabetes then they used to. It should be friendly we are like every other passenger except our pancreas are pens and needles.</p><p>Prepare well and you have nothing to fear.</p><p>Have a safe trip and hoped this helped.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kailin, post: 483135, member: 95950"] Hi Andy, It seems like you have received great suggestions from the forum already. I myself am insulin dependent 12 years and have been flying my whole life. So I wanted to share my experience with you. First you don't need to announce to anyone ever you are carrying diabetes related equipment and medication. If asked, answer what it's for (I tend to say 'I'm diabetic, I can't survive without it!'). If you want to be on the safe side get a letter from GP stating you are diabetic, medications and traveling. Never ever put any medication in luggage due to that luggage can delay, get lost and cargo hold can freeze (insulin freezing bad idea). I carry my stuff in a kit in my carry on, if it doesn't fit in one carry on, get another carry on. I've always explained when asked what was inside ( again 'I'm diabetic, I can't survive without it!') and have been to allowed carry an extra bag. I do this as I am away for weeks at times and need a larger amount of meds. I noticed others mentioned partners carrying an extra kit, that's a fab idea. I travel alone, so I ask the GP to give me an international prescription for needles and throw away insulin pens (for example novo rapid flexpen) just in case I need it. Like if I lose, forgot or broken my pen, which has happened to me before. It really difficult for me in foreign countries to get a pen that would fit my cartridges. Glucose monitors & needles are more easily to purchase and replace. Major airlines carry a 'sharp box' to dispose of your used needles. Just ask the air hostess for one and return box when done. If they don't have one, I would suggest keeping it in a Tupperware box, if you like. Airports/customs and airlines are more understanding nowadays as they have more awareness of diabetes then they used to. It should be friendly we are like every other passenger except our pancreas are pens and needles. Prepare well and you have nothing to fear. Have a safe trip and hoped this helped. [/QUOTE]
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