Special points about insulin pumps

• Consider taking an extra insulin pump, especially if traveling abroad. Contact the pump company for a loaner pump.
• Get a travel letter from your Diabetes doctor
• Pump supplies: Take extra supplies- double the amount for the time you plan to be away!
  • Reservoir cartridges/pods
  • Infusion sets
  • Batteries/battery charger
  • Skin site preparation supplies
  • Insulin and syringes and dosing instructions in case the pump breaks

Security checkpoints

• Inform security screeners that you wear an insulin pump and or continuous glucose monitor and are carrying diabetes supplies for these technologies.
• Understand that your insulin pump may trigger metal detectors.  It is generally not advised to pass through TSA x-ray scanner with these devices, check specific manufacturer guidelines.  Do not disconnect your insulin pump for inspection.

You may also wish to bring a "backup" pump in case yours malfunctions. Even if you have a backup pump, be sure to have syringes and a bottle or pen of long-acting insulin available and insulin dose instructions for a multiple-injection regimen from your medical provider.