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Permalink Reply by WAYNE Z on October 27, 2011 at 1:49pm

I wouldn't worry to much about it. The only problem I ever had was coming back from Bolivia and they saw my needles in my bag before i was pumping. But lately I haven't had any problems. I always pack most of my supplies in my carry-on and have a couple of extra set's in my checked bag. I've never let me pump go through the scanner. I always just keep it in my pocket and don't say anything unless they ask. Sometimes they just let it go through without any questions, but I've never been given much problems over it. I also try to make sure that the insulin bottles I bring have the presciption with my name on it. All of this could be useless since I've haven't been to Europe yet.

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Permalink Reply by Justyna on October 27, 2011 at 3:53pm

Don't worry about it -I travel with my pump all the time - was just in England in June (traveling from States and then through Europe) and going again in 2 weeks. No problems at all. I don't even tell them I have it unless they're patting me down then I tell them I'm wearing a pump and it's in my pocket. Last time they asked me to put it on the table behind them and I told them "ummm I'm attached to it" and they apologized profusely and said nevermind lol I always carry all my supplies in my carry on - I have a letter from my doc saying I'm t1 diabetic, on the pump and need my supplies with me - was never asked to show it and they never say anything about the supplies (except in Germany they were confused why I had 10 bottles of liquid glucose - once I told them they didn't care :)) So no worries. I'm from Europe originally so I fly there from the States all the time - never a problem.

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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on October 27, 2011 at 4:01pm

I travelled w/ mine and it worked ok. My main concern is that "conditions" could change and some "event" prompting a change in the security requirements I'll get short notice of a need for some sort of documentation.

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Permalink Reply by jrtpup on October 27, 2011 at 4:47pm

You really shouldn't have any problems. I always disclose that I'm wearing a pump beforehand, as the pump cannot go thru x-rays or body scans. So far I've just been waved through the metal detector, sometimes encounted mild curiosity. I have a letter from my endo and one from animas, gathering dust in my passport wallet.

Always carry your insulin with you - it can freeze in checked baggage. Some airlines allow you to take an extra bag for med supplies. I always carry at least 2 days' supplies with me just in case, and overall double what I think I'll need for the trip.

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Permalink Reply by Alan S on October 27, 2011 at 8:00pm

I hope I'm not too late. I wrote this for T2s but I think some of the TSA and ADA links on it may help you:Travelling With Type 2

 

Scroll down to "Medications and Diabetes Supplies"

 

Bon voyage :)

 

Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia
Everything in Moderation - Except laughter



 

 

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Permalink Reply by Asma on October 28, 2011 at 2:10am

Thank you all for your help,greatly appreciate it.

I have one question left,should I tell them I have diabetes before or after going through metal detectors.And if they do ring,
should I take it off let them pass it through the scanner?

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Permalink Reply by acidrock23 on October 28, 2011 at 4:14am

I'd tell the before. I don't take mine off. I think they get squirrellier if you attempt to take it off.

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Permalink Reply by MyBustedPancreas on October 28, 2011 at 4:52am

Definitely tell them BEFORE going through the scanner. You can go through a regular metal detector with your pump, but NO FULL BODY SCANNERS. They can potentially damage the pump. DO NOT put your pump through the x-ray machine either. It's easiest just to NOT take your pump off. It is a life-sustaining medical device and you don't want to take the risk of it getting lost or accidentally picked up by someone else while de-tached. I just tell them I cannot take it off because it's constantly delivering insulin that I need to stay alive. They are ok with that.

I do always carry a note from my doc stating that I'm a type 1 diabetic and a list of supplies I have to have with me at all times. But so far, it has never been needed. Just be nice and assertive about what you need and you should be fine.

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Permalink Reply by jrtpup on October 28, 2011 at 5:30am

Asma, I almost forgot, have a blast!

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