"That was probably in response to this UCSF letter: http://www.ucsf.edu/sites/default/files/legacy_files/concern.pdf"
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bort269 replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"The best part about that TSA-PreCheck line is that it's only metal-detectors... no body scanners of any kind!"
Isaac replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"Hi STLBecky,
I also travel constantly. Recently I went to the US Customs and received a "Trusted Traveler" card and a "Global Entry" Card.
The line for Trusted Traveler is always shorter, and you do not have to take your shoes or…"
Ron Doyle replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"I always walk through the scanners after one time telling them I had an Insulin Pump. I have walked through with a Cozmore pump, Animas Ping and Omnipod with never an ill affect.
I have not gone through with a G4 yet, so glad to hear that it…"
English lady replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"For those concerned about Europe: I've flown in and out of Heathrow many times over the past year to various European destinations wearing both the G4 and my Omnipod. The walk-through body scanners have never noticed them and I put the Omnipod…"
Kimball replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"I ask to be Checked by a person. It does t take much longer and I just don't feel good about the gadgets and all the tech.
I read and have experienced slight but significant insulin.increases during take off and landing, enough to cause lows…"
bort269 replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"I travel a lot, especially internationally. Even before I was diagnosed with diabetes, I always refused the new body scanners based on this UCSF study: http://www.ucsf.edu/news/2010/11/5810/ucsf-scientists-speak-out-against-airport-full-body-scans
I…"
Andy replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"I've never had an issue. I've put things in the xray machines sometimes, and other times I hold it in my hands while in the full body scanner. Nothing has gone wrong, and they've never questioned it."
elaine peterson replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"If the scanner picks up the pod and/or dex, and it doesn't always, they swab my hands and send me on my way. No problems with my equipment after. I don't carry a letter from my doc as I think my name on the scrip label on my insulin bottle…"
kjrider replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"I go through all the time,no issues."
STLBecky replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"I fly quite often, and my experience has been: Whether or not you get a hard time from the TSA depends on the airport, and even the TSA individuals. I have a typed letter from my doctor's office stating I should not go through the fully body…"
Clare replied to Amy M's discussion 'Flying with G4' in the group Dexcom Users"I have gone through the scanners with no issues at all. The last time I wore a skort and had the sensor on my thigh. I explained to the TSA screener what it was and showed her she had me brush my hand against it and then scanned my hand. It was not…"
Amy M added a discussion to the group Dexcom Users
Flying with G4
I have flown once since I got my Dexcom G4 and at one airport they gave me a bit of a hard time when I requested a pat down instead of the full body scanner because of my G4 and my insulin pump. In the end they did do a pat down, but I will be flying again shortly and I'm just curious what others do when they fly.... Do you request a pat down? Have you gone through the body scanners or metal detectors without problems with your CGM?Thanks!See More
Amy M joined Jigga's group
Tandem T:Slim Users
New insulin pump from Tandem, the T:Slim touch screen insulin pump. Please note: the exchange, sale or giveaway of items between members that require a prescription from a licensed practitioner, including insulin pumps and pump supplies, is not allowed on TuDiabetes.We encourage you to donate supplies to non-profits such as the Charles Ray III Diabetes Association and Insulin for…See More
Profile Information
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes is
- me
- The PRIMARY person in my life who has diabetes has
- Type 1 or type 1.5 (LADA) diabetes
- How do you hope to benefit from TuDiabetes?
- Being able to chat with others who have Diabetes
- Date diagnosed
- January 29, 2009
- Most recent HbA1C %, date of result (optional)
- 7.2 Feb 2013
- Type of treatment/devices you use
- Pump, CGM
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- Minimed 722
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- At 2:49pm on January 14, 2013,
Linda G said… 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMY!!
Best Wishes NOW....and for the rest of the year!
Have a GREAT "ME" DAY :)
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Hey, why don't you come join us in the TuD chat room?
You'll see us at the bottom of the home page.
We have a great time getting to know each other, sharing info and lots of laughs :)
It's on right now!
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- At 7:02am on January 14, 2013,
SEAGATOR said… Happy,Happy Birthday,Amy. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 1:23am on January 14, 2013,
brokenpole said… - Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day and get to have some fun. Enjoy your special day.
- At 7:37am on January 14, 2012, Linda G said…
Hello! How Do You Do, and....HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you Amy....
Best Wishes NOW....and on the next 365 days (it's a leap year)!
How's it all going? Do you have any questions or comments?
You haven't been on in a while and I wondered if you were ok.
- At 2:27am on January 14, 2012, SEAGATOR said…
Happy,Happy Birthday,Amy. I wish for you a most wonderful day. ENJOY!!!
- At 12:48pm on January 14, 2011,
Doris D said…
- At 6:28pm on January 14, 2010,
Lois said… - Amy:
MyHotComments I love to give cute & cuddly things a big, long hug!!
Hope you had a wonderful day of celebration. Also wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. Sorry it's so late in the day. I got to sleep in (yea!) and then got busy with things to do. Before I knew it, the day flew by!
WOW! We're practically neighbors! Hope to meet you some time.
Lois La Rose
Milwaukee, WI
- At 7:29pm on October 18, 2009,
Erin Ball said… - u are right things r already better than a month ago im glad you like your pump what kind of pump is it
i am thinking of getting an omnipod but i am still on honeymoon! lol
i useally don't like the cold weather but i love getting out all my winter clothes and cute new boots!!! :)
- At 7:58pm on October 17, 2009, Erin Ball said…
- hey im erin im 13 i was diagosed about a mounth and a half ago i live in southern kenosha how r u?
- At 7:37pm on September 29, 2009,
Tamara Gladden Lemus said… - Hey, you doing okay? Just checking in on you to see how your pumping is going.
Tamara
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