Can I take insulin injections in a domestic or interntional trip, (needles and vials of insulin)
2006-10-17 21:34:39 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Yes you can take your insulin and a few needles on the plane with you, but you MUST declare them to the ticketing/checking officer.
If your travelling interstate or over seas, is advisable that you
have a letter from you doctor stating that you are diabetic, and that you require insulin, including the name of the insulin.
The letter not only will help you getting through customs, but if you are sick some where, you have some information about your insulin your using.
When you book your ticket, it is wise to let the booking office, know you are insulin dependant, and this will be passed on the Airline host-est (hopefully). And make sure you have some sort of travel insurance, take no chance in getting ill away from home.
My hubby is a insulin diabetic, and had to have a letter for the checking officer. Our travel agent also put up note for the airline host-est's to know of a insulin diabetic being on board. He had to be at the airport half an hour before the normal check in time. he was only allowed to take on 2-3 needles on board, and they had to be kept in his diabetic kit.
Also never pack insulin into your luggage as it will freeze, should always packed with carry on luggage.
Good luck and enjoy your travels
2006-10-17 22:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by Georgie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 03:53:47 · answer #2 · answered by Latasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-18 03:02:36 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean can you inject insulin on a plane then yes, but I was told not to do an air shot on a plane. You know when you inject the amount of air into the vial that you plan on taking out. If you mean can you take these items on board yes too. Just you may need a RX from your dr. I have had no truble getting through security and I have had trouble. So just be perpered with a note or RX from your Dr. and keep the box the insulin came in with your name on it. The box with your name on it is your "ticket" to bringing the needles on board.
2006-10-18 07:25:42 · answer #4 · answered by BAR 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My husband takes insulin and we were on a 3 day trip to Houston. He uses the insulin pens. His prescription comes in a box with 4 pens in it. We only took the one pen because that is all he needed for the trip. On the way home they would not let him take his pen on the plane because the prescription was not on the pen itself. I had to give him his shot before we boarded the plane and then throw away the rest of it. I think that was really ridiculous, but it was either stay in Houston (we had already checked our bags in) or throw it away.
2006-10-18 04:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by Barbara T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as you have insulin that is prescribed to you, you can carry syringes. They are well aware that there are people who need medications and syringes and other supplies. Carry your supplies separate from the rest of your possessions and alert the screeners that you have diabetes and have supplies. It doesn't hurt to have something from your doctor, but it's doubtful you will need it. Try to have the box your insulin came in that has your precription label on it, with your name on it. Inquire about the country you would be visiting as to what their airline regulations are, but again, there should be no problem. If you do encounter problems ask to speak to a supervisor. Here's the TSA information in more detail about the new guidelines. http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/index.shtm
Take extra precriptions for your medications with you in case you lose your supplies! I wouldn't pack anything in my checked bags that I didn't have to because if they lose your luggage it could be a bad start to the trip!!!
2006-10-18 04:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by BRUCE D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. As a diabetic who has had to fly frequently, I've found that the easiest way to handle this is to carry only as many needles as will be needed for the flight on to the plane itself. Pack the rest in your luggage that will go into the cargo area of the plane. Keep ALL of your insulin out of the cargo area, it can get too cold in there for the insulin. Instead, put it all, and your hypodermics, into a ziplock bag marked with your name, flight number, and destination, and carry it in plain view (because of security stuff). When you get on the plane, ask the flight attendant to place it into the galley refrigerator for you. They will be happy to bring it to you when you need it before meals.
2006-10-17 21:39:01 · answer #7 · answered by j3nny3lf 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes defiantly! it's a health necessity, i don't see how they could deny you of this? the attendants may need to hold it for you though (like in a cabinet in the back). Other than that, they have to let you hold on to these supplies. You need to have these on hand, especially if you were to go into insulin shock. Have a safe and healthy trip! :o)
2006-10-17 21:38:51 · answer #8 · answered by User Name 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just went on a flight last week, there was no problem with the the drugs, the problem was with my glucometer. They were going to confiscate it, the kid/ security guard did not know shat it was. Finally I talked sense in to the pimpley faced kid. I agreed to check my blood sugar with it, after I did, I asked him what I should do with the biohazard materials and he did not have an answer for me. The airport security next to him, just laughed at him.
2006-10-17 21:45:42 · answer #9 · answered by mischa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be on the safe side, you should inform all the inspectors who look over your luggage. Also, I suggest you inform the cheif flight attendant of your condition. This way, they would know what to do in the event you have a situation and are in need of help.
2006-10-17 21:38:53 · answer #10 · answered by Mike M. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋