[Diabetes-talk] Flying from North Carolina to Colorado; have some questions

[Everett Gavel]

Hello Albert, and all,

I keep my Prodigy Voice in a little zippered 
cushiony case just big enough to fit the monitor, 
the sticker-thingy (that's the technical term, 
right?), some extra lancets, and a few alcohol 
swabs. that's 1 pack. My other similar sized but a 
bit larger zippered & cushioned pack holds my 
Count-a-dose, the 2 bottles of insulin, and a 
handful of 1/2-cc syringes. I travel a couple 
times a year across the country, nearly every year 
for the past decade and I have not yet been 
stopped or bothered or even questioned by security 
on these items. They always go on my carry-on, in 
my backpack. Never in my suitcase, since I've had 
my suitcases arrive in 1 part of the country while 
I arrived in another, and then had to wait a day 
to get them. For the record this even happened on 
Greyhound once so be aware. I've learned to always 
keep 1 extra set of clothing, my toiletries, and 
my meds, in my carry-on. No worries, and enjoy 
your trip! ;-)

Strive On!
Everett, in Colorado


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Greetings All,
At the end of March I plan to fly from Greenville 
NC to Colorado Springs,
CO. I need to know about transporting my diabetic 
equipment (Prodigy Voice
with lancets and testing strips). I will also be 
taking sufficient Victosa
Pens and needles along with sufficient long acting 
Lantus pens and needles.
What is the best method of transport, in my 
"Cary-on" suitcase? My Laptop
case? Other? I don't want to get caught up in the 
"Security" hassle.
Comments appreciated. I can be reached by phone at 
the number shown below or
at this email.
Albert Sanchez
albertsanchez at suddenlink.net