Originally Posted by
EAJuggalo
I'm a Type-2 insulin dependent diabetic and will be flying for the first time since I got my diagnosis and was put on medications. What do I need to know to get through the TSA with a minimum of hassles? I will be bringing 4 insulin pens, 50 pen needles and a two week supply of 4 different pills. I also will need my glucose tester, lancets, test strips. All of which has to be in my carry-on. Am I okay with my pills in a pill dispenser or am I going to have to bring all of the prescription bottles with me? This will be my first flight since 2009, so what other changes can I expect getting through? If it matters I am flying from MKE to MCO and back.
I've had no issues with pills in a daily pill sorter, glucose meter, and supplies. I don't use insulin but TSA's guidance indicates you should not have issues.
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/special-procedures
If your insulin must be chilled I encourage you to read the info at the link above. Lastly have a fall back plan. A TSA screener can disallow anything for any reason or no reason. And there is no reason to expect a TSA screener to actually know TSA rules.
Good luck!