[Diabetes-Talk] [EXTERNAL] G5 mobile and airplanes

[Jamie Gurganus]

Thanks! I have flown many, many times with all of my devices. However, this is the first time that I would need my phone to stay on during the plane trip. Thanks for the great advice.

    Jamie

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 2, 2017, at 12:41 AM, Tom Ley via Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Jamie, 
> 
> After you turn on airplane mode, you will see that blue tooth is automatically turned off. However, you can turn Bluetooth back on then and still be in airplane mode. 
> 
> I have had no issues going through airport security with my Dexcom CGM and pump in terms of negative impacts on the devices. If I go through the regular security line I unhook my pump and send it in a bin through the scanner with the rest of my stuff, shoes, etc. 
> 
> On the other hand, when I hit the airport lottery and I get a TSA precheck indication on my boarding pass, this is the line where you don't have to take off your shoes, etc. then I just leave my pump attached. No issues in either case. 
> 
> It is always a good idea to check your D-devices after going through airport security though, just to make sure.
> 
> Tom
> 
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