• All medicines & equipment should be carried in your hand luggage, if possible, split between separate bags.
• You will need a travel letter to allow you to pass through security with your diabetes medications.
• If you are using a Libre Sensor you will need a letter which explains why you cannot pass through X-ray machine.
• Take twice the amount of tablets, insulin, pens, syringes and needles as you think you will use and carry it all in hand luggage. You will need a doctor’s letter to take needles, liquid insulin and testing equipment through airport security.
• Carry diabetes identification with you.
• Take a sharps container for disposing of needles etc.
• Take hypo treatment and additional snacks.

Please contact the Diabetes Team if you require a letter to travel

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