Insulet Corporation 019 Manuel D’Utilisation
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Alcohol prep swabs
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Written prescriptions for all medications and supplies.
(Generic medications may be easier to find than brand
names outside the country.)
names outside the country.)
Minimize airport security delays
With changing airport security checks and screening procedures,
you may have questions on how this impacts traveling with
your diabetes supplies. Below you will find more information on
prepping for travel and what you can expect when going
through security checkpoints.
your diabetes supplies. Below you will find more information on
prepping for travel and what you can expect when going
through security checkpoints.
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Review the airport websites for travel updates
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Pack extra supplies and hypoglycemia treatments
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Carry contact information for your physician
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Arrive at the airport 2-3 hours prior to your flight
To ensure airport security checks run smoothly, be sure you have
the following items easily accessible:
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All diabetes supplies in your carry-on luggage
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A signed letter from your healthcare provider explaining
you need to carry insulin supplies and mylife OmniPod
equipment
you need to carry insulin supplies and mylife OmniPod
equipment
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Prescriptions for all medications and supplies with origi-
nal prescription labels
nal prescription labels
Screening Procedures
The airport may offer the option of requesting a visual inspection
of your medical supplies rather than putting them through the
X-ray. This must be requested before the screening process
begins. Your medical supplies should be ready in a separate bag
when you approach the Security Officer.
In order to prevent contamination or damage to your supplies,
you should be asked at the security checkpoint to display, han-
dle, and repack your own supplies during the visual inspection
process. Any medication and/or associated supplies that cannot
be cleared visually must be submitted for X-ray screening.
If you're concerned or uncomfortable about going through the
walk-through metal detector, you should notify the Security Offi-
cer that you're wearing a pump and would like a full-body pat-
down and a visual inspection of your pump instead. You should
also advise the Security Officer that the insulin pump cannot be
X-ray. This must be requested before the screening process
begins. Your medical supplies should be ready in a separate bag
when you approach the Security Officer.
In order to prevent contamination or damage to your supplies,
you should be asked at the security checkpoint to display, han-
dle, and repack your own supplies during the visual inspection
process. Any medication and/or associated supplies that cannot
be cleared visually must be submitted for X-ray screening.
If you're concerned or uncomfortable about going through the
walk-through metal detector, you should notify the Security Offi-
cer that you're wearing a pump and would like a full-body pat-
down and a visual inspection of your pump instead. You should
also advise the Security Officer that the insulin pump cannot be
When you travel outside the country or for long peri-
ods of time, be sure to take extra Pod supplies. Call
Customer Care to order additional supplies for your
trip.
Customer Care to order additional supplies for your
trip.