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TSA and Pumps

I travel frequently. I had gotten the TSA thing down to a science -- because I have a knee replacement I always opt for the full body scann…

Started by Donna H

11 Sep 25, 2011
Reply by slack

TSA Confiscates Pregnant Woman's Insulin!!

I KNEW this was going to happen. I just knew it. I cannot begin to tell all of you how angry and disgusted I am at having to report this, b…

Started by AngelaC

3 Aug 7, 2011
Reply by catlover

New TSA screening procedures and diabetes: your thoughts

As I read this story, I was wondering what do insulin pump users on TuDiabetes think about this episode and what has been their personal ex…

Started by Manny Hernandez

288 May 24, 2011
Reply by Jawaid

Airplane Security and Diabetes

Hi , everyone, this is all new to me. But i will be traveling by plane to Florida from NY with my daughter who is 12 and is 6 months in as…

Started by jojo

9 Feb 4, 2011
Reply by Lisa

TSA IS Targeting Those With Prostheses and Medical Devices

Thank you, ABC News. ABC World News Tonight (still time to watch it on TV if you are in the Mountain or Pacific Time Zones), announced that…

Started by AngelaC

132 Dec 5, 2010
Reply by Dineen

Blood meters - can they go thru' the X-ray machine at airport security without being compromised?

There's been alot of discussion lately on TSA beefing up their security as of October 29, 2010 and also for those of us who travel with dia…

Started by FatCatAnna

9 Nov 30, 2010
Reply by Brian (bsc)

Alternatives to TSA's Pat Down/Body Scanner Policy

The experts weigh in on alternatives to body scanners & aggressive pat downs.   I smiled at the statement that TSA has become a jobs pr…

Started by Gerri

20 Nov 30, 2010
Reply by KimKat

TSA forces cancer survivor to show prostetic breast

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40278427/ns/travel-news/   I would like to hear everyone's reaction to these stories.  I find them outrageous. …

Started by mother4peace - Christine

17 Nov 23, 2010
Reply by The Diabetic Welfare Queen

New TSA Security Procedures, effective Oct. 29

I got this from a member who got the information verbally at TSA. Useful for insulin pump users who travel to know: "Wanted to send this to…

Started by Manny Hernandez

80 Nov 22, 2010
Reply by David B.

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