Vueling & Diabetic certificate

[JaneC]

Has anyone travelled with Vueling Airlines and been asked to produce a ‘Diabetic Certificate’ from their doctor? This apparently is a requirement to be able to carry diabetic kit, ie my Omnipod 5, Dex G6 etc; I have a hospital letter but Certificate! After 40 years type 1, I seem to have missed sitting the exam for this one.

 

[grantg]

tagging a couple of pump users that may assist @Nicola M @EllieM

one family member, recently travelling non diabetic does have other controlled medicines for their illness required to keep a small medical bag with her supplies in it containing them. they brought repeat prescription slip, covering letter from both gp and consultant alongside all meds required to be in original boxes.

The covering letter had their flight booking references, times & dates Meds and equipment necessary. The only thing that was allowed in the medical bag was medical supplies. They flew with quantas alongside british airways. No idea for your particular airline what rules/proceedures in place are.

 

[Nicola M]

Can't say I've ever heard of a diabetes certificate. Admittedly, I don't even carry a doctor's letter anymore, as most airlines/airports know what diabetes is and what medication is required. I'd assume they just mean a doctor's/hospital letter detailing what equipment you have and why you need it. Personally, though, I'd see if you can ring their customer support to query what they mean by a "diabetes certificate".

 

[Juicyj]

I suspect a letter with suffice, would imagine that some countries can offer these but as a UK resident i've not heard of it.