Diabetes and Amusement Parks?

Question

This happened to me recently and I would like to know if it has happened to someone else...and what did you do about it?

I went to Busch Gardens not long ago with my diabetes supplies in a small bag (meter, glucose gel, a glucagon kit, an extra pump infusion set). As I was getting in line for a roller coaster, the person at the entrance told me I could not take my bag in line. I told him that I was a diabetic and the bag contained everything I needed in case of an insulin reaction. I told him in no uncertain terms that the bag was going with me. I was not going to wait in line for an hour, in the extreme heat, with no supplies and no water bottle. I told him I would leave the bag on the loading dock and that I was responsible for it. After much hemming and hawing, he finally let me pass. This really upset me. I needed to have those supplies with me but he couldn't have cared less.

Has this happened to anyone else?

EMT

This was at Busch Gardens Europe, where they have implemented a "no bags in line" rule. It seems to me that exceptions can be made for medical neccesity and that the person with the bag can agree not to hold the park liable if something should happen to it.

That is what I did but this problem cropped up several times throughout the day.

Do they WANT to find me unconscious?

This was a SMALL bag...just big enough to hold my needed supplies.

Opinions?

Just a note...the bag was left on the loading dock...not taken on the ride itself. This was more of an issue involving a long wait in line with no supplies. Believe me, I know better than to take a bag on a roller coaster.

BGE called me today. I had sent them an email complaining. I spoke to the general manager and he apologized, saying that exceptions WERE made in the case of medical supplies and that they employees who denied me entrance had no right to do so. Good news! Anyway, he gave me his BGE cell number, saying if it happens again, to contact him and he will take care of it.

Complaining works!! Score one for the diabetics!!

Answer 1

The reason for this is sheer ignorance. Most people have little to no clue about what it takes to manage Type 1 diabetes.

Most people seem to think that "diabetes" just means an easily manageable condition in which a person has to "avoid sugar". Umm...I have yet to meet any Type 1 diabetic who finds it that easy. And I have met A LOT through volunteering.

The lay people don't realize that Type 1 diabetes can be life-threatening, and supplies must be with the person at all times.

While I would love to educate the lay public (and I do volunteer), the reality is that most people don't care, don't have time to listen, or think they already know the facts.

That said, save yourself some time. Carry medical ID and a letter from your doctor clearly stating that you have diabetes, and need to have x items on you at all times. Flash that, and you should be good to go. It's always good to call and find out company policy on situations like this, but you need something to show the actual ride operators. Probably the girl in front of you is arguing a case for keeping her lip gloss near her, so you need to show a clearly documented medical reason to get through to these guys.

Good luck!

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

You would have to check with each amusement park you plan to visit as policies can vary from one park to the next. If they do allow an exception to be made for you, it would probably be for you alone, not your entire family, since you are the one that is 'sick'. And really, the only exception that might be made is that you could wait for a ride at it's exit while the rest of your party waits in the regular queue lines. When your party reaches the loading dock, they'll let you board the ride with the rest of your family. This is something they do for those in wheelchairs, although, since it's only diabetes, I'm not sure if amusement parks are willing to make an exception like this since it is usually that is something you can control yourself. But, like I said, you'll need to check with individual amusement parks regarding their policies.

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Answer 7

a few years ago (i am also a type 1 and carry my supplies everywhere no exceptions) I had jury duty . The 2guards at the entrance of the court would not let me in with my supplies. They wanted me to leave it with them and be w/out them all day. NO WAY. I could not reason with these guards so I made them get someone else they didn't like it but in the end I was allowed in. I could not belive they thought it would be okay. If I carried a supply like that it must be for a good reason well not to them And it was a pretty big city too, Toledo ohio. Not like they never get any diabetics for jury duty. It took me a few days to get over that.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

I always feel plagued by misunderstanding from type 2 diabetics. People don't take it seriously cuz they think my fat grandma has that and she takes meds. If you take insulin and you are younger, then that means it's your fault. Really, I think it's just ignorance. I was glad lately that I didn't get chewed out for taking my supplies on an airplane. But I think, what a great terrorist weapon. Truly someone else will see that someday and then I'll never be able to fly again.

Answer 10

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