Thanks for sharing Jen. Really enjoyed this vid and will put a lot of it to good use in 9 weeks when I jet off to Florida (first holiday since my diagnosis in June 2017). I bought a rubber wristband which confirms I’m a type 1 diabetic, I will take it with me just incase of any emergencies. Take care darling x
Not sure about other pump companies, but Tandem (TSlim) has a letter on their site you can print out saying that you have a medical device that cannot go through the X-ray or full body scanner. I ended up just having to ask for a pat down (they didn't need to see the letter) which I didn't mind as I had to do that when I had a broken leg. I know some people don't like those, but I've never been bothered by it.
Thanks for your tips nice to know how to try to cope if I ever went away, which I have never have done! so the video is handy to know! Would be nice or a good excuse to do another update on going away as we all know Technology moves on like the Freestyle Libre is available now and I was so lucky to be given a Dexcom G6 which is also available by seeing your Endo. Is It possible to take water through? What are we not allowed on a plane?
Great video. A lot of useful tips. Also , we are allowed to have an additional piece of luggage for our diabetes supplies. I’ve had it couple of times when I was going off somewhere for 4 weeks because it was easier as I was carrying so much stuff. I’m sure you know this but I thought I share it here anyway. I hope you have a nice time on your holiday and welcome to libre club 😆😊✌🏻
Hello, I'm looking for job that allows me to work from home and my time to depends on me and still figure it out and asking for 😅 what do you for living?
I myself is a type one diabetic. So when I go to the airport, I halted when they see my pump. it's like they have never seen one before. I have to tell them I have diabetes and I can't go though the body scan. some look at me like you are crazy. I hate that. then they have to use a person to body pat me. have u had this done too? should I bring with me a dr's note about the pump and the condition?
Hi there! Yes mine is funded on the NHS, I was approved under the category 'fear of hypos' which I believe you should be able to as well. It just depends unfortunately if your hospital offers this particular pump, which I appreciate is an issue. Hope that helps.
You might check out Superbetic's channel: ru-vid.comvideos I believe he's still living in South Africa - he has links to his other social media from his about page. Great video as always :)
I’ll be travelling again for a 6 month trip to Macedonia a country in Europe. I have gone before for 3 months and carried a lot of supplies to the point that the airport security there thought I was reselling them and not actually a diabetic. Managed to save myseld with my drs certificate. I now plan to label everything with my pharmacy labels and everything goes into my carry on, I try to reduce the packaging so I don’t carry just boxes by putting somethings in a bag. I may even put 2 boxes in my suitcase if it becomes too much. Always tricky especially when you go somewhere it is hard to get supplies if you run out. I always pack extra!
