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To Prepare for flying as a diabetic,
here are the TSA, FAA airport, Homeland Security, and Airline rules for
diabetics:
The following information can be found on
our website, www.TSATravelTips.US,
along with other general information for people with medical concerns
and/or disabilities.
Persons with Diabetes
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Notify the
screener 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, pens, infusers, and preloaded
syringes),
- unlimited number of unused syringes when accompanied by insulin,
and
- lancets, blood glucose meters, blood glucose meter test strips,
insulin pumps, and insulin pump supplies.
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Insulin in any
form or dispenser must be properly marked with a professionally
printed label identifying the medication or manufacturer's name or
pharmaceutical label.
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Notify
screeners if you are wearing an insulin pump and, if necessary,
advise the screener that it cannot be removed since it is surgically
implanted.
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Insulin pumps
and supplies must be accompanied by insulin with professionally
printed labels identifying the medication or manufacturer's name or
pharmacy label.
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Advise
screeners if you are experiencing low blood sugar and are in need of
medical assistance.
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