Flight Travel With Diabetes And All Of The Necessary Supplies…
Keeping true to theme day here at b5media’s science and health channel, I am providing you with some suggestions in traveling while diabetic. Angela at Breastfeeding 1-2-3 has been kind enough to host our wonderful theme day, so go check out what all of my fellow bloggers had to say on their topics…
With all the security issues at the airports around the world, it can be tough at times to explain to someone, especially if there is a language barrier, that the needles you are carrying and clear liquid is a necessity and not something to be used for harm. I can appreciate both sides of the misunderstanding. From a security standpoint, better safe than sorry and I am sure that some “sicko” along the way has attempted to smuggle potent chemicals in medical supplies. And shame on them! But from a diabetics point of view… how frustrating indeed!
Here is what I suggest when traveling with your necessary diabetes supplies and boarding a plane. And please, if you have anything to add to my list, send it on over!
1. The most obvious… carry a doctor’s note with you explaining the medications that you take and why you need them. Have your physician include the necessity of your insulin and explanation for use as well as why a “cool pack” is essential.
2. Provide all original containers for medications and insulin, as well as needles.
3. Print out the “Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions” portion of the TSA report due to the fact that not all employees are aware of the rights of diabetic persons.
4. Advise the security checkpoints if you wear a pump and ask if they can inspect it by eyesight, since it cannot be removed from the person.
5. Always be upfront about what you are carrying on. “I am a diabetic and these are my essential and necessary supplies. Do you need to check them by hand, I can assist you in reviewing them”.
6. Always, always let the airport or airline, if you have already taken off, know if you are feeing high or low bloodsugar and how they may assist you. If nothing else, this will cut down on mis perceptions and confusion in advance!
Now go ahead and enjoy you trip! You deserve it. And let me know what else you might suggest to help others along in their travels…
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