Personally, though, I'd see if you can ring their customer support to query what they mean by a "diabetes certificate".
from medicine/equipment url above said:You can carry your medication either in your hand luggage or in your checked luggage with peace of mind. If the medication is liquid and you want to take it with you into the cabin in your hand luggage, it must be placed in a transparent bag and not exceed 100 ml.
Diabetes kit: You must show a medical certificate at the airport if you want to take it with you on the plane.
Grant, thank you so much, tomorrow’s tasks sorted, appreciate this.@JaneC theres a "Medical clearance to fly" link on their website:
here is the airlines telephone number: 02035143971 taken from https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19916107516177-Contact-All-our-phone-numbers
is it that they are perhaps requesting?
also see page: https://help.vueling.com/hc/en-gb/articles/19798835871377-Medicine-and-Medical-Equipment
Hi Grant, am still happily away but didn’t have to produce my ‘diabetic certificate’ at Gatwick, did get taken to room to get frisked, body searched, pump and Dex scanned, boots taken off just in case but actually all quite pleasantly and quickly done. Had daughter to check and pick up rest of luggage on trays but I do worry when I have to travel on my own in a few months time. It’s a bit boring being type 1 and travelling!how did you get on @JaneC ?
glad to hear your enjoying your holidayHi Grant, am still happily away but didn’t have to produce my ‘diabetic certificate’ at Gatwick, did get taken to room to get frisked, body searched, pump and Dex scanned, boots taken off just in case but actually all quite pleasantly and quickly done. Had daughter to check and pick up rest of luggage on trays but I do worry when I have to travel on my own in a few months time. It’s a bit boring being type 1 and travelling!
Thanks again Grant, I cope generally better now with this sort of thing but just hoping unreasonably for ways of not having to go through this when travelling but guess we have to deal with the cards we’ve been given. Have been so grateful for your support.Sorry for your loss. Your last trip went pretty smoothly i'd try focus on positives
regarding general anxienty completely understandable, heres a workbook that you may perhaps find useful: https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk...1/08/moodjuice-supporting-anxiety-booklet.pdf that has helped me a little with needlephobia some breathing exercises etc. based on CBT (cognative behaviour therapy).
Tagging @EllieM for you, who has lots of experience with flying as a T1 and who may have some tips for you.Me banging on about security at airports again but am away again next month but travelling on my own. Going to Seville with my daughter was passable as she could look out for all my belongings, purse, passport, phone, FitBit ,insulin Omnipod PDM etc, keep an eye on my hand luggage that they decided had to be searched plus my boots that had to be removed while I was taken off to private room for body frisk, pump/CGM pat down. I worry a lot about this happening on my own and being able to locate all the items after, I’m told CCTV cameras are in use but I don’t have much faith in these, I was also reluctantly wearing a sunflower lanyard, staff were nice but following every rule. Does anyone have any suggestions that might help me with these situations please? I was widowed last year and my anxiety levels have hit new highs. Thanks
Thanks Ellie, I’m fine with all that, it’s just the being taken off from all the important irreplaceable things lefts on trays that could be taken or go astray that makes me vulnerable and doesn’t seem appropriate. I’m actually travelling via Bangkok to your territory, NZ to visit my daughter so very much looking forward to it, I have been before. Thanks for your help and Antje77 in tagging you.Yes, I fly quite a bit and as I now have a pump I get frisked every time. They've never taken me to a separate room, though, they just do it then and there. (But they ask me very politely so I guess if I was anxious (I'm not) they might take me to a separate room.)
I always make sure I have slip on shoes that are easy to take on and off because they quite often want me to remove them. I also make sure I have easy access glucose at all times as it's no fun going hypo while going through security.
I don't hesitate to fly on my own with all my gear though. Everything but the pump goes through the scanner.
I'm in the UK and my doctor issued a "diabetes passport" and a letter for travel, if anyone else is travelling you can ask the GP for these and they do not charge a fee.
Thank you, yes I had both of those and had to show it for the first time in decades this time.I'm in the UK and my doctor issued a "diabetes passport" and a letter for travel, if anyone else is travelling you can ask the GP for these and they do not charge a fee.
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