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Permalink Reply by Lizzie on April 17, 2008 at 5:52am

Hey Bill, thanks for the tip! How do I go about requesting a hand scan? Do I have to wait in the line still? I hate the line.

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Permalink Reply by Bill Giles on April 17, 2008 at 7:45am

At most checkpoints, there will be an ID checker near the front of the line. I usually just ask them where they would like me to proceed after I tell them that I do not wish to proceed through the walk-thru detectors. They usually direct you to a special line for "selectees" that have been randomly selected for additional screening. I find that saves more time than standing in line to go through the normal lanes.

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Permalink Reply by Jessi <3 on September 14, 2009 at 2:16pm

i always set off the metal detector. i clip my pump on my pants or bra, it doesn't matter. the clip itself is metal and i'm a girl, my pockets are not bulky enough, or my pants typically fit loose enough to just put it in a pocket and remove the clip, unless i'm wearing sweat pants which is rare. TSA have never had a problem with me once i tell them " i am a diabetic, this is my insulin pump". some airports (usually the bigger hubs) have secondary screening machines. some blow air at you, others are just higher powered metal detectors, or are xray type machines. However, Pat-downs are still common place and i don't see how that will ever change. if it is embarrassing to you then dont wear a pump, or take it off and risk the higher powered xrays and put it through with your carry on luggage.
Pat downs are no fun, and niether is standing in a clear plastic box with everyone looking at you while waiting for a female assist... but ce la vie

carry a DR.s note (all though i never have) and anything else you feel you may need. ALWAYS pack extra supplies and NEVER pack your extra supplies in the suitcase that goes under the plane, have that with you as carry-on.

So far i have never encountered a problem with TSA over MDI or Pump related things. I fly at least 1 a month over the last 2 years, nationally and internationally. Within the americas, western europe, and certain asian countries (especially within the capitals/large cities) the technologies are similar, just with different names.

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Permalink Reply by Jessi <3 on September 15, 2009 at 5:43pm

nope. i have an animas "ping" :-)

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