Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 The last time I flew was in November. All my pills, my meter and testing supplies, my insulin, my needles, my insulin pen, and my lunch, were in my carry-on bag. And when I lay it on the belt, I yell medicines coming thru. So far, all I have lost is a nail file. I am going away next week and will be following the same procedure. As far as the rays are concerned, I notice no effect. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Never had a problem with it. The testing equipment doesn't affect the insulin at all. Of course, I carry my insulin and testing supplies as carry-on and when I step up to be counted I just mention that I'm sending through diabetic supplies. BTW, don't ever apologize for any questions - that's the only way you'[ll learn. . New people are always coming on board and we're always willing to re-answer old questions. Welcome to the group! Vicki airport scan > I'm new to this group and apologize if this has already been > discussed, but would like to know what the latest advice is on > sending insulin and testing equipment through airport scanners. Thanks > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 The best advice is " don't. " When I flew last year, I had no problem traveling with my testing supplies, even on a day that was " Orange Alert. " Granted, I did not have syringes and insulin, just my meter, a few lancets, and my test strips. I did NOT send them through the X-Ray. I requested that they be hand checked, as you would do with a camera. They opened up the carrying case and swabbed it with a dry cloth that would change colors if it were exposed to explosives and sent me on my way. It only caused perhaps a 5 min. delay in the busy Sea-Tac airport. The ADA offers advice here: http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and-legalresources/ discrimination/public_accommodation/travel.jsp SulaBlue > I'm new to this group and apologize if this has already been > discussed, but would like to know what the latest advice is on > sending insulin and testing equipment through airport scanners. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 There is absolutely no rhyme or reason to the shoe-checking thing. Last year when I flew, I'd heard the stories from my mom having flown several months earlier -- so I wore the SKIMPIEST pair of sandals I could -- litterally some 1/4 " leather straps and a sole that wasn't much thicker. You couldn't have hidden a credit card in the sole, let alone anything else. So, I go through the line and they tell us: If you have slip-on style shoes, please remove them. If you're wearing tennis shoes, leave them on. What!? OK, so, you're going to check MY shoes, which couldn't possibly hide anything, but let the guy with the 2 " thick rubber sole go through? Oooookaaaaaaay, alrighty then! Yeah, I feel safe! Ah well. At least the sandals were easy to get on and off. SulaBlue > And of course , they > always send it through a second time, not sure what that wouold do different > than the first time, but they do it and any time they question something, no > matter what it is you then have to put your shoes through again. I never > could figure that one out. > > Well, we don't know what this piece of equipment is so we are going to look > at your shoes! > Les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 2, 2004 Report Share Posted September 2, 2004 Testing supplies are easy. I haven't had a problem with them at all, but try going through security with a nasal cpap (used for sleep apnea) now that is fun. Les I have never had a problem getting through security with the CPAP, however, I realize it has everything to do with the people who are working security. The first time that I flew with it I was absolutely sick from worrying about it. I finally called the airport and spoke to someone about it. She said " Don't worry about it. I have to fly with one also and there's many, many more with the same problem " . I always carry my CPAP, Insulin, testing supplies, and a whole bag full of all of my meds. I never know when something might go wrong and I can't get back home when I had planned so I carry everything with me. I NEVER let them put it in baggage. Oh, I might add that I've done a lot of flying since 9/11. Hugs to all, Tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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