Libre through equivalent of airport security

[SB2015]

Has anyone any idea about how the Libre sensor and reader cope with going through metal detectors and X-rays? Sudden panic as I need to get through security on Wednesday and have not checked about this.

 

[mikeyB]

I've had medical x-Rays and CT scans wearing the sensor without any problem whatsoever. The one thing you can't do is have an MRI wearing the sensor. As far as the reader goes, the electronics should tolerate x-Rays just as well as, say, a smartphone, or, indeed an insulin pump.

What I haven't done yet is go through airport style security with either, but if you can cope with taking your insulin pump through security, you shouldn't have a problem withe the Libre.

 

[SB2015]

Thank Mike. That sounds fine.

It is interesting what you say about insulin pumps, as Accu Chek state that their pump should not go through an X-ray.

 

[Robin]

Has anyone any idea about how the Libre sensor and reader cope with going through metal detectors and X-rays? Sudden panic as I need to get through security on Wednesday and have not checked about this.

I went through loads of airport and cruise terminal security scanners on holiday recently, and the sensor didn't set any of them off, and continued working, Ditto, the reader, which went through about 10 X-ray machines by the end of the hol.
I think this has cropped up on another thread, and someone else ( one of the regulars) said he thought his sensor had set off the alarm, and he had a pat down. But then, I triggered the Heathrow scanner on the way out, but it was my legs that they seemed Interested in after I'd been stood in the full body scanner. They patted them down, looked puzzled, and sent me on my way.

 

[Bloden]

On that other thread, I seem to remember the only security-type scanner problem was getting into libraries - didn't a couple of Libre-wearers get their sensors fried?😱
Let us know how you get on, SB.🙂

 

[Lilian]

I have spoken to someone from Abbott (before I found this forum) and asked the question in preparation for my own holiday. It seems it will not damage the sensors or scanners going through the baggage X-ray or the scanner you walk through.

 

[Robin]

On that other thread, I seem to remember the only security-type scanner problem was getting into libraries - didn't a couple of Libre-wearers get their sensors fried?😱
Let us know how you get on, SB.🙂

Oh yes, I remember that, libraries use a different system apparently. And I'm sure I've read somewhere that ski lifts can be a problem.( the electronic barrier to get in, I mean, not the actual lift) which concerns me slightly as we are going on a walking hol in the Alps later on this summer, and might be using them. I think the answer to that was to raise your arms out of the way as you go through, or keep as far to the middle as you can, but I think Abbot will replace a sensor if it comes to grief.

 

[DeusXM]

I went through loads of airport and cruise terminal security scanners on holiday recently, and the sensor didn't set any of them off, and continued working, Ditto, the reader, which went through about 10 X-ray machines by the end of the hol.
I think this has cropped up on another thread, and someone else ( one of the regulars) said he thought his sensor had set off the alarm, and he had a pat down. But then, I triggered the Heathrow scanner on the way out, but it was my legs that they seemed Interested in after I'd been stood in the full body scanner. They patted them down, looked puzzled, and sent me on my way.

Yeah, it was me: https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/board...-1-diagnosis-advice-please.60399/#post-612776

The Heathrow one didn't go off but the Dusseldorf one did.

 

[SB2015]

Thanks to all for the info.
I will let you know if there are any problems.

PS A DSN suggested I take out the sensor for that day!!

 

[Robin]

PS A DSN suggested I take out the sensor for that day!!

!!!!!! ( expletive deleted)

 

[Bloden]

Thanks to all for the info.
I will let you know if there are any problems.

PS A DSN suggested I take out the sensor for that day!!

De-e-er! Who are these people?!!🙄

 

[SB2015]

The sensor just had a metal detector to get through, and the reader went through the X-ray along with my pump handset without any problems. I was pleased to find it still worked afterwards.

 

[Charliecat]

This is all good news. I have been using a Libre sensor for just about 4 weeks and am due to fly in June.

btw, I've heard in other forums the trouble some people have with airport security. I have been trvalling with insulin, syringes, needes [back in the day when they were actual syringes and needles], various BG machines and have never in over 35 years had any problems; only ever been asked about twice.

I think I have an honest face. Even the Soviet Union [as it was] didn't ask.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

This is rather an old thread @Charliecat

Best bet is always to consult the manufacturer’s website for their latest guidance on which types of scanners are OK for different products.

General guidance seems to be:

Metal detectors (archways) = fine
X-Ray scanners = no
Full body scanners = mostly no

There is a new awareness/information card for airport security checks produced in association with the CAA.

See here: https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/board...s-card-live-launch-on-13-february-2019.79527/

 

[Charliecat]

Thanks.

 

[Ljc]

Here is a link to the medical awareness card for downloading

https://www.caa.co.uk/uploadedFiles...Health/CAA_AOA_MedicalDeviceAwarenessCard.pdf