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.