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NikkiJD

Newbie
Messages
3
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi everyone,I was wondering if someone could give me some advice, I'm new to type 1 and I'm flying to Spain in a couple of months for the first time and was wondering what the process was at the airport with my insulin etc,do I need a doctor's letter or a prescription as proof,I don't have a clue,any advice would be appreciated thanks
 
Whenever I’ve gone abroad I’ve never really taken anything just put all my stuff in my hand luggage , I know some people do get a note from their doctor , before my hand luggage goes through the x ray thingy I normally tell them about the insulin which they can see , same thing when I empty my pockets etc as I always carry my pen in my pocket , never had a problem .In fact on a trip back from Lanzarote the guy on security said to me before I explained , insulin ??. I said yes no problem encountered
 
Travelling with Type 1 diabetes is easy (I have flown hundreds of times). The basic rules are
1. Carry all diabetes kit in hand luggage with your hypo treatment at your seat
2. Take twice as much of everything than you think you need. If you use reusable pens, make sure you take back up pens.
3. Make sure your diabetes is covered by your travel insurance
4. If you are travelling somewhere hot, Frio wallets are recommended to keep your insulin cool. These are not needed for the travel days (one day out of the fridge is not an issue).
4. A letter from your consultant/DSN is added insurance. Some people just carry a copy of their repeat prescription. I have been asked for my letter once over many years.
5. It is absolutely not necessary to tell security/air crew/check in about your personal health issues (such as diabetes) unless you are explicitly asked (e.g "are you carrying sharp objects in your hand luggage?). I have never pre-empted these questions which are rarely asked. Security have only spotted my insulin once and that was when my insulin pen was metal; plastic ones do not show on the x-ray.
 
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Ushthetaff said:
Whenever I’ve gone abroad I’ve never really taken anything just put all my stuff in my hand luggage , I know some people do get a note from their doctor , before my hand luggage goes through the x ray thingy I normally tell them about the insulin which they can see , same thing when I empty my pockets etc as I always carry my pen in my pocket , never had a problem .In fact on a trip back from Lanzarote the guy on security said to me before I explained , insulin ??. I said yes no problem encountered
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Hi,thanks for your reply,I have peace of mind now
 
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Travelling with Type 1 diabetes is easy (I have flown hundreds of times). The basic rules are
1. Carry all diabetes kit in hand luggage with your hypo treatment at your seat
2. Take twice as much of everything than you think you need. If you use reusable pens, make sure you take back up pens.
3. Make sure your diabetes is covered by your travel insurance
4. If you are travelling somewhere hot, Frio wallets are recommended to keep your insulin cool. These are not needed for the travel days (one day out of the fridge is not an issue).
4. A letter from your consultant/DSN is added insurance. Some people just carry a copy of their repeat prescription. I have been asked for my letter once over many years.
5. It is absolutely not necessary to tell security/air crew/check in about your personal health issues (such as diabetes) unless you are explicitly asked (e.g "are you carrying sharp objects in your hand luggage?). I have never pre-empted these questions which are rarely asked. Security have only spotted my insulin once and that was when my insulin pen was metal; plastic ones do not show on the x-ray.
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Hi,thanks for your reply,I feel loads better now about going,I thought a prescription as proof would've been ok,I mean we don't carry all that stuff about with us as a fashion accessory do we
 
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