Travelling abroad

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MrsHutt

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As I am on Byetta now I was wondering if there is anything special one should do when travelling abroad - eg re security and sharp things! I seem to remember reading somewhere that you need a letter from your doctor to travel?

Also, I've read on here that people are having to pay for test strips - why would that be? Previously I have only tested occasionally, but am doing it much more frequently just at the moment (probably once I'm settled, won't do it so much), but will need more strips that have previously asked for.:confused:
 
MrsHutt said:
As I am on Byetta now I was wondering if there is anything special one should do when travelling abroad - eg re security and sharp things! I seem to remember reading somewhere that you need a letter from your doctor to travel?

Also, I've read on here that people are having to pay for test strips - why would that be? Previously I have only tested occasionally, but am doing it much more frequently just at the moment (probably once I'm settled, won't do it so much), but will need more strips that have previously asked for.:confused:
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it's best to carry a letter saying you are on insulin injections etc, so that if they search your bags you have a good excuse as to why you have sharps on you 😛

if you are prescribed test strips and have to pay for your prescriptions - you're paying for your test strips. some people aren't prescribed enough, so buy them online etc.
 
People who use insulin or other medication to control diabetes get free prescriptions; those who are diet and exercise controlled don't (unless they have some other reason to get free precriptions).

Travelling abroad - GPs often charge for writing a letter for travel, so best to ask hospital clinic team, who don't charge. Diabetes Specialist Nurses (DSNs) are usually very helpful. Make sure you get a generic letter that will cover you for several trips, rather than just an individual trip. Keep all items in hand luggage if flying. Keep out of direct sun, away from engines etc. Some people use Frio cool bags, but I've always kept my insulin cool without using one, including several extended trips to South America.
 
Check with your surgery about a letter. Drs will charge for a fit to fly letter but not always for a letter that says you need to carry certain meds. The medical secretary in my surgery will print a letter with all my meds on saying I need them with me and I don't have to pay.
 
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