Air Travel and Diabetes

We continue to advocate for the rights travelers with diabetes. We work with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure that passengers with diabetes have access to their diabetes supplies and equipment, especially during those times when the nation s security threat level rises and screeners must react quickly to changes in security checkpoint screening protocol.

While we hope that you will not encounter any problems in travel because of your diabetes, we depend on you to keep us aware of any difficulties so that we can provide feedback to TSA. If, at the end of your travels, you wish to report problems to us, please refer to our How to Get Help page.

What Can I Do If I Have Problems?

What Special Concerns May Arise?

Get detailed information on screening procedures of particular concern to people with diabetes.

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This fact sheet provides the basic information you need to know as you prepare to fly. Consider printing it out and bringing it with you to the airport.

This free app provides airline passengers with 24/7 access to the most frequently requested airport security information on any mobile device.

Call TSA Cares toll free at 1-855-787-2227 prior to traveling with questions about screening policies, procedures and what to expect at the security checkpoint.

Find links to additional resources on traveling with diabetes.