We are planning a trip to Australia, I am a type 1 on Lantus and Novo.
I am worried about my CGM and carrying the insulin through airports.
We are going through Singapore so more problems could occur there.
Has anyone been there and any advice would be appreciated.
Hi, as
@lovinglife said I've done this route a lot, with lantus and humalog, and now with a pump. Personally I have my insulin in my hand luggage in a clear plastic bag, which I pull out onto the tray before it passes through the scanner. (Some people don't like having their insulin xrayed but I've never had any issues. )
As regards the cgms, look up your particular brand. I let dexcom G7 go through, but that is brand and device dependent, and I have had issues with the longevity of G6s going through xrays.
You shouldn't have any trouble with border security though I always declared my meds, and it doesn't hurt to have a prescription or doctor's letter (I've never needed one.)
Both dexcom and libre can be bought in Australia if you run low, but better to bring spares of your own so that you don't have to pay for them. (Also some sensors now have geolocking, so you may have issues with Australian bought supplies, though I assume you could get round them by redownloading the software.)
I don't think I've ever needed to declare my diabetic supplies when going through or visiting Singapore.
Basically there are a lot of T1s out there travelling with insulin, sensors and pumps : airports in Singapore and Australia are very used to them.
Enjoy your trip.
ps Top flight tip : always have some glucose in an easily accessible pocket, you'll be have it to hand if you hypo in an airport queue or on a plane while the seatbelt sign is on....