Traveling with Insulin?

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Permalink Reply by Danny on June 7, 2009 at 1:09pm

Cheri,

Take a look at the below link.

http://tudiabetes.com/group/travelingtheworldwithdiabetes/forum/top...


Good luck with your travels!

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Permalink Reply by Cheri on June 7, 2009 at 1:18pm

Thanks a lot, Danny! Just what I was looking for.

I'm off to Colorado in a few days - I've missed it.

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Permalink Reply by Danny on June 7, 2009 at 1:30pm

Ah, Colorado is beautiful!... especially this time of year. Have a great time Cheri.

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Permalink Reply by Kristin on June 7, 2009 at 4:18pm

I highly recommend the FRIO insulin wallets. They are reusable and they keep insulin at the right temperature. I have used mine for 5 years!

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Permalink Reply by Cheri on June 8, 2009 at 4:52am

Kristin -
I should have asked sooner - I don't have time to order mail order. Is there a retail place I can get one?

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Permalink Reply by diabeticidol 94 on June 7, 2009 at 4:27pm

Hey! Cheri, you should put all your supplies in a clear plastic bag including meter. And go in the medical line. Yes! prescription is always a good idea. i always put it on top of supplies and than in bin thourgh decter. It makes security less of a hassle. And if you need more supplies you have script just in case. And arrive 2 hours before take off to make sure you get to your plane. Happy flying.......

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Permalink Reply by Gregory on June 7, 2009 at 9:38pm

I've traval quite a lot with my insulin,syringes, and everything else that goe's with being insulin dependent. I put everything in one small bag that I could carry with one hand. I was pulled from line in the airport coming home,took to the side opened my one little bag, and was passed on through. Oh by the way I didn't have to wait to go through the line with about one hundred people or more in front of me, I was able to go on in find good seat by the boarding gate. Insulin dependent is a pain, but you do get a brake every now and then. I always keep my little bag with me, never pack it. It makes travaling easier, weather by air,car,boat,or bus. Have a very good trip. Greg. diabetic since 1997.

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Permalink Reply by Gerri on June 7, 2009 at 10:56pm

Frio wallets are great. Best purchase I've made.

Take twice as much of everything that you'll need. You won't need your prescriptions for travel in the US, but good idea to take them anyway just in case you need a refill if something happens. You might want to take an extra meter battery, or change it to a new one before you leave. Had mine die at the most inconvenient time, but of course.

Ask for a hand-check, of course. You don't want insulin going through x-rays. Meter is fine being x-rayed. I keep my stuff on top of my carry-on for easy access. TSA doesn't care if it's in a plastic bag like other things, but it does make it easier.

I bring food with me in case of delays & inedible airline food.

Have fun!

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Permalink Reply by Brigitte on June 8, 2009 at 2:15am

Frio insulin wallets are easy to use . I have two and it's very well. Have a good travel.

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