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My son is travelling to the States, he has diabetes Type 1?

What I would like to know, is how his insulin and needles need to be carried in order to be compliant with airline regulations? I know he needs a refrigerated travel wallet, we have one ordered, but its more the problem of him having to carry lancets for blood testing and spare needles for injections, which he must keep with him at all times.

Public Comments

1. I am not sure exactly but the best idea would be to call ahead to the airport. That to me would be your best bet because they could tell you exactly what needs to go. When he brings them through security I would tell them he is diabetic and has supplies with him. He should also bring a note from his doctor and make sure his insulin vials all have prescription labels on them. I believe that there is a website from the airport security that details everything you need to do to carry those things on but I can't find the website right now. I am sure he will be fine!
2. I concur with cruisecrazy. One other thing that you must ensure is that all these things MUST be taken aboard as hand luggage, and preferably split amongst several individuals. You don't want your son to be in the situation that his supplies become separated from him or are damaged in some way that he's not able to use them.
3. Notify the Security Officer that you have diabetes and are carrying your supplies with you. The following diabetes-related supplies and equipment are allowed through the checkpoint once they have been screened: Insulin and insulin loaded dispensing products (vials or box of individual vials, jet injectors, biojectors, epipens, infusers, and preloaded syringes; Unlimited number of unused syringes when accompanied by insulin or other injectable medication; lancets, blood glucose meters, blood glucose meter test strips, alcohol swabs, meter-testing solutions; Insulin pump and insulin pump supplies (cleaning agents, batteries, plastic tubing, infusion kit, catheter, and needle); Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin. Glucagon emergency kit; Urine ketone test strips; Unlimited number of used syringes when transported in Sharps disposal container or other similar hard-surface container. Sharps disposal containers or similar hard-surface disposal container for storing used syringes and test strips. Insulin in any form or dispenser must be clearly identified. If you are concerned or uncomfortable about going through the walk-through metal detector with your insulin pump, notify the Security Officer that you are wearing an insulin pump and would like a full-body pat-down and a visual inspection of your pump instead. Advise the Security Officer that the insulin pump cannot be removed because it is inserted with a catheter (needle) under the skin. Advise the Security Officer if you are experiencing low blood sugar and are in need of medical assistance. You have the option of requesting a visual inspection of your insulin and diabetes associated supplies. See the Medication section below for details.
4. Insulin must be carried on board. Strips, lancets, and needles can be checked with his luggage. He should keep a generous supply of everything in his carry on enough for a week or at least a few days so that should his checked luggage get lost he will be ok. The insulin however, must be carried on. It could freeze if it was checked under the plane and then it would be useless. I have done this many times. Bring a letter from the doctor and current prescriptions for all of the supplies. I was never questioned but it is good to have this documentation just in case.
5. Gwt ur doctor to write u a letter for the needed drugs...he'll explain why their needed and whats needed,my daughter is a diabetic and had no problems,just put extra lancets and needles in the pouch on the blood monitor. Good luck x
6. You need to conatct the airport and aslong as he has identification etc. he should be allowed to bring them on board I would think that a stewardess would take the bag off him and leave it in the back of the plane, so if it is needed its there but yet not in his possesion
7. Keep everything in the original packaging as much as possible, no loose syringes, and keep the insulin in the box with the prescription label. His doc can give you a standard letter saying that he is treating your son and that he will be carrying a variety of diabetes items with him on the plane. He probably already has one done up. Have your son carry that letter with his other supplies, and he should be fine. If he wears an insulin pump, do NOT put the pump through the X-ray machine, as it can damage the settings. Just wear it through the gate and it will be fine.
8. Most airlines are understandable about diabetes supplies. Tell security that you are carrying your son's diabetes supplies and they will not give you any problem