RE: [IP] American Airlines and Animas Ping
Notify the Security Officer that you have diabetes and are carrying your
supplies with you. The following diabetes-related supplies and equipment are
allowed through the checkpoint once they have been screened:
Ths is the notice from the TSA site on Diabetes as to what is approved.
Insulin and insulin loaded dispensing products (vials or box of individual
vials, jet injectors, biojectors, epipens, infusers, and preloaded syringes;
Unlimited number of unused syringes when accompanied by insulin or other
injectable medication;
lancets, blood glucose meters, blood glucose meter test strips, alcohol
swabs, meter-testing solutions;
>>Insulin pump and insulin pump supplies (cleaning agents, batteries,
plastic tubing, infusion kit, catheter, and needle); Insulin pumps and
supplies must be accompanied by insulin.
Glucagon emergency kit;
Urine ketone test strips;
Unlimited number of used syringes when transported in Sharps disposal
container or other similar hard-surface container.
Sharps disposal containers or similar hard-surface disposal container for
storing used syringes and test strips.
Insulin in any form or dispenser must be clearly identified.
If you are concerned or uncomfortable about going through the walk-through
metal detector with your insulin pump, notify the Security Officer that you
are wearing an insulin pump and would like a full-body pat-down and a visual
inspection of your pump instead.
Advise the Security Officer that the insulin pump cannot be removed because
it is inserted with a catheter (needle) under the skin.
Advise the Security Officer if you are experiencing low blood sugar and are
in need of medical assistance.
You have the option of requesting a visual inspection of your insulin and
diabetes associated supplies. See the Medication section below
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