Can diabetics go through TSA?


Can diabetics go through TSA? Checked Bags: Yes Please notify the TSA officer that you have diabetes and are carrying your supplies with you. Insulin pumps and supplies must be accompanied by insulin, and insulin in any form or dispenser must be clearly identified.


Do diabetics get priority boarding?

Luckily, since you have diabetes, you get priority boarding, at no extra cost! All you have to do is notify the gate agent that you have diabetes, and they'll let you board early.


What is an insulin passport?

The insulin passport is a patient-held record that documents an individual's current insulin products (including biosimilar insulins) and enables a safety check each time insulin is prescribed, dispensed, and administered.


What is the TSA diabetes notification card?

Yes. TSA has created an optional Disability Notification Card that you can hand to Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to inform them in a discreet manner that you have a disability, medical condition, or medical device that may affect security screening.


What does TSA screening look for?

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners at airports check passengers and personal items for dangerous items such as weapons, chemicals and liquids that are not allowed as carry-on items.


What does TSA really look for?

“TSA officers are really focused on looking for any possible explosives, and that's really what we're focused on because that could cause a catastrophic incident on an aircraft, said Farbstein.