What can a diabetic carry-on a plane?


What can a diabetic carry-on a 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.


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.


How do you travel with type 2 diabetes?

Always carry insulin, other diabetes medication, device spares, hypo treatments and other diabetes supplies in hand luggage. It's important to keep insulin in hand luggage as being in the hold can damage it as it's so cold and luggage can be lost.


Can I take my insulin pen and needles on a 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 Cannot be in a carry-on bag?

Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.