DIABETES - I am an insulin dep. diabetic going on holiday on Monday should I store my spare insulin in suitcas

Question

or carry all in my hand luggage. Is is safe to put in hold of plane?

Answer 1

Never put your medications, even the spares, in your checked baggage. Medications need to be hand carried to ensure that you have access to it at all times. If you contaminated you primary insulin or something else happened, you would need the spare, and checked baggage does get lost.

Answer 2

Just turned this up from British Airways:-

Diabetes
As long as your Diabetes is stable there are no restrictions:

if you are crossing time zones you may want to discuss how to manage your insulin regime with your healthcare professional

insulin does not generally require refrigeration and the cabin crew are unable to look after it for you onboard

it should be carried as hand baggage and not in the aircraft hold where it is possible that it may be frozen

insulin and all other medicines should be identifiable, preferably in original packaging and you should also carry a prescription or a supporting written statement from your doctor to avoid problems with security and customs

dispose of needles safely and not in seat pockets or toilets - sharps boxes are available on all flights on request from our cabin crew

Answer 3

Never put your insulin in your luggage, as it can freeze in the luggage holding. Also luggage can so easily go missing, Best thing is to make sure you get a letter from your GP, stating that you are diabetic and need to carry insulin and needles with your hand luggage. I have done exactly the same thing. Have a great holiday. x

Answer 4

I'm also insulin dependent. I keep everything I will need for the entire trip in my carry on. The means all the insulin, needles, lancets, test strips I will need from the time I leave my house until I get home after my vacation is over. I have never had any problem going through security, I've never had my bag searched or had anyone ask me about any of my supplies.

Answer 5

You should never put insulin in your suitcase. You depend on it to live, always carry it in your bag on the plane. The temperature shifts in cargo area which can effect the medication. Extra needles etc.. are fine to put in the suitcase though. You should not have any problem going through security as well, but for safe measure a doctors note stating you are diabetic will work. Have a safe trip.

Answer 6

Split it between bags, so if you lose one you will have some insulin in another. I always carry some in my hand luggage. You may need some confirmation that you are diabetic, if you are carrying syringes. I have never been asked for confirmation but was advised to get some.

Answer 7

yes wrap it in silver foil it has to be in a suit case if it is in hand luggage it will be disposed of but never worry if it was an emergency insulin is available in most country's also i think there is a slow release form of insulin on the market have a word with your doctor i am diabetic but type two tablets Dave

Answer 8

Keep all your meds with you, if you put it in the hold it could
a) Go missing - bags mysteriously go missing all the time
b) Break - Insulin cartridges are fairly vunerable to breakages my 14 year old daughter seems to break hers by just being a normal kid so airport handlers are probably less careful.
Always carry all medication for the above reasons get a doctors note to explain why you need to just in case of any problems at airport security.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

Hi there, I went on a plane with someone in the same situation as you. He took it in his hand luggage as it needs to be checked first before you get on the plane. Firstly though you have to get a letter from your doctor stating: who you are etc, then list the medication you are on with a little note that you are who you say you are and that you are diabetic, seems silly but its what they ask for. You may not even get checked but most people do. Hope you have a great time !