NDEP| Diabetes Travel Tips

What Can I Bring With Me?

Am I allowed to bring my diabetes supplies with me on the plane?
Yes. TSA specifically states that diabetes-related supplies, equipment and medications, including liquids, are allowed through the checkpoint once they have been properly screened by X-ray or hand inspection. Passengers should declare these items and separate them from other belongings before screening begins.

What are some general tips as I prepare to travel?

Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours prior to flight
Review TSA’s website for travel updates
Download My TSA Mobile App
Whenever possible, bring prescription labels for medication and medical devices (while not required by TSA, making them available will make the security process go more quickly)
Consider printing out and bringing an optional TSA Disability Notification Card.
Pack medications in a separate clear, sealable bag. Bags that are placed in your carry-on-luggage need to be removed and separated from your other belongings for screening.
Keep a quick-acting source of glucose to treat low blood glucose as well as an easy-to-carry snack such as a nutrition bar
Carry or wear medical identification and carry contact information for your physician
Pack extra supplies
Be patient with lines, delays, and new screening procedures
What are some examples of items that are permitted through security?

Insulin and insulin loaded dispensing products (vials or box of individual vials, jet injectors, biojectors, epipens, infusers and preloaded syringes)
Unlimited number of unused syringes when accompanied by insulin or other injectable medication
Lancets, blood glucose meters, blood glucose meter test strips, alcohol swabs, meter-testing solutions
Insulin pump and insulin pump supplies (cleaning agents, batteries, plastic tubing, infusion kit, catheter and needle)—insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin
Glucagon emergency kit
Urine ketone test strips
Unlimited number of used syringes when transported in Sharps disposal container or other similar hard-surface container
Sharps disposal containers or similar hard-surface disposal container for storing used syringes and test strips
Liquids (to include water, juice or liquid nutrition) or gels
Continuous blood glucose monitors
All diabetes related medication, equipment, and supplies

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