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When traveling with insulin, never pack it in checked luggage due to the low temperatures in the plane's cargo hold. Keep insulin and emergency medications in your carry-on bag. Pack backup supplies and extra food/high-sugar treatments in case of low blood sugar during travel.

Key tips for airport security
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When traveling with insulin, never pack it in checked luggage due to the low temperatures in the plane's cargo hold. Keep insulin and emergency medications in your carry-on bag. Pack backup supplies and extra food/high-sugar treatments in case of low blood sugar during travel.

Key tips for airport security:
- Notify security personnel about insulin pumps or continuous glucose monitors before screening
- Don't send insulin pumps through X-ray scanners
- Inform security about needles, syringes, glucose meters, test strips, or lancets
- Label supplies with pharmaceutical labels when possible Important documents to bring:
- Travel information card
- Copies of prescriptions (including generic names since brand names vary by country)
- Doctor's note explaining medical necessity of supplies
- Medical alert bracelet
- Health insurance information

If using an insulin pump, carry long-acting insulin as backup in case of pump failure. For those using continuous glucose monitoring, pack supplies for finger stick testing as a backup method.

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