Friday, May 06, 2011 Dave2014 asks

Q: Question about flying with diabetes and Doctors notes needed

Hi, I am about to go on my second holiday since being diagnosed with Diabetes type 1. I was last on holiday in September 2010 for which I got a letter and repeat prescription off my Doctor stating my condition and medication needed etc. What I need to ask is, do I need a new letter/repeat prescription off my Doctor every time I fly seen as the last one was obviously dated September?

I am really nervous about going through the airport and always imagine getting stopped or not being allowed on the plane for something I have forgotten or letter not being quite correct. I have searched on the internet but cannot find anywhere it states a new one is needed each time.

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Answers (1)

Ann Bartlett, Health Guide

5/ 9/11 2:17pm

Hi Dave,

Not sure if you are US citizen, but I often travel without a letter. Letters simply help getting thru airport security and avoids hassles. Most of the time, I am pulled aside and scanned because I were a cgm and the sensor sets off the detectors. but with a little explanation security has been very friendly about it.

Here are some blogs on the subject and the first one actually has a letter you can use if you need it. In future, I might ask your doc if they can leave the letter undated and then you can print it out and add a date.

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/67114/diabetes-travel

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/651280/69789/transportation

http://www.healthcentral.com/diabetes/c/110/130475/tsa-discriminates

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