Does anyone who has been abroad since the new security measures came in know if you are allowed to take medication on the plane. Paul was diagnosed Diabetic in October and is now insulin dependent. He does not want to put the insulin in the suitcases in case they get lost or the insulin gets broken. Will he need a letter from his doctor in order to take it on the plane, or will he just not be allowed to take it on board ?
Thanks
Angela xxx
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Gill B
You are probably best to get a GP letter to be on the safe side.
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It looks like you will have to contact both the airline and the airport in advance, but for something as vital as insulin, I can't imagine that they would refuse permission.
Elaine
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Thanks for that Elaine, looking at that info it looks like Dave is spot on and only enough medication for the journey will be allowed on board. Thanks Gill i think he is going to get a letter from the doctor just in case and after we have booked up, will check it all out with whatever airline we use....
thanks everyone
Angela xxx
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I hope thats not the case .My son has emergency medication for his seizures and i will need to take about 8 bottles with me....each contains only 1ml of liquid.I could not trust putting this in the hold ..what if it got lost? This medication has to be specially made up and i doubt i could get it in Corfu.
Lesley xxx
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I know, Paul will feel uncomfortable about putting his insulin in the hold as well, but it would be worse for your son , at least Paul will only need it once on the actual journey. I am going to have to find out if he would be able to get more insulin in Corfu if he should need it ....
Oh this is all new to us, is there a diabetic in the house , lol !!!
Angela xxx
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one of my friends took a group of guides on a trip abroad, one girl had medication which could only be stored in a GLASS bottle, she managed to drop it the floor at gatwick!!, luckily there was a pharmacy there but they had to wait ages for the new medication to be authorised
I understood that medication which is 'essential' has to be taken in clear bags still
I always take two lots of mine with me Angela, one in the hand luggage & some in my case, just in case anything happens to it
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Yeah Kate , IF we find that it has to be put in the cases, i think the plan is to put insulin in each of our 3 cases, as well as the one he will have on board !!!
Angela xxx
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Hi Greek Goddess, the thing i am concerned about is if we got insulin in Corfu, would it fit his pens, he takes 2 different types of insulin ans has two different pens ..........
It all seems complicated to me , lol !!!
Angela xxx
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my son is diabectic and has just been on holiday,he took all his insulin in his hand luggage,it has to be taken this way as the insulin has to be kept at a certain tempurature and would get to cold in the hold.
he will need to take a letter from his doctor with him.
do not worry both my sons are diabectic and have holidayed abroad for years just keep the insulin in a cool place while you are ther. have a great holiday
lorraine.
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Quote: Originally posted by hellerscatch on 13 June 2007
Hi Greek Goddess, the thing i am concerned about is if we got insulin in Corfu, would it fit his pens, he takes 2 different types of insulin ans has two different pens ..........
It all seems complicated to me , lol !!!
Angela xxx
God,i see what you mean.Maybe you should phone his diabetic nurse and ask. There must be some universal thing to use!
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Angela, please note that the rules state that you can carry enough essential medication to last you for the period of the trip - i.e. not just the outward flight.
I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Elaine
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Quote: Originally posted by ElaineK on 13 June 2007
Angela, please note that the rules state that you can carry enough essential medication to last you for the period of the trip - i.e. not just the outward flight.
I don't think you have anything to worry about.
Elaine
Oh, i never read that properly then, i knew you would all sort us out !
thanks
Angela xxx
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Oh and make sure you know the generic name for the insulin he needs i.e the universal pharmaceutical name.Brand names may be different but the actual product name is the same all over!
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.My son has emergency medication for his seizures and i will need to take about 8 bottles with me....each contains only 1ml of liquid.I could not trust putting this in the hold ..what if it got lost? This medication has to be specially made up and i doubt i could get it in Corfu. 
