taking diabetes stuff thru airport security at Dublin Airport

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bond-007

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Do you need a medical cert to take diabetes meds thru security? I mean lancets tablets and meters etc?
 
If by lancets, you mean needle like objects, Yes. As a general rule, its wise to bring prescription/doctors letter for meds as customs at the other end may suspect controlled substances.
 
Diabetic friend of mine travels regularly through the airport with all her stuff and has rarely (if ever, I'd need to double check) been stopped.

But better to be safe than sorry and have documentation to prove you are diabetic with you I suppose.
 
bond-007 said:
Do you need a medical cert to take diabetes meds thru security? I mean lancets tablets and meters etc?
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doctors letter as far as i know... but best to check with airport... no point gettings there and been turned back/arrested....
 
For what it's worth, my husband has diabetes and has never been stopped (carrying lancets etc). To be honest, we've never even thought about it. I suppose it's wise to bring a doctor's cert or similar, but I would think it would be a very rare thing for someone not to be allowed bring lancets on board.
 
If you mean this stuff........

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Hardly a threat to to public safety!

But then better to be safe than sorry with airport security.
 
Some general advise and tips from

You should also carry a Form E111 and documentation from your doctor confirming that you have diabetes and must carry insulin, blood sugar metre, needles etc.

Things to take



  • A letter from your doctor stating that you have diabetes.
  • Doctor's written prescription for your insulin.
  • An ID bracelet/necklace stating that you have diabetes. You may be questioned when going through Security or Customs regarding your syringes, insulin, metre for measuring blood sugar or tablets. These identifications may save lengthy explanations.
  • Diabetes card giving instructions for hypoglycaemic reactions, name and address.
  • Translations for foreign countries.
Your hand luggage

It is important to carry sufficient medication in your hand luggage as well as your blood sugar meter and strips, some "fast-acting" sugar, snacks, your diabetes ID card and a glucagon injection kit in case of severe hypoglycaemia. This is important in case there are delays in your travel and you are separated from your main baggage. Make sure someone who is traveling with you knows how to help you, should you need it. If you are travelling alone, alert an air stewardess.
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