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    My Recent Experience at Stansted Airport

    Hi all, first time poster here so apologies if my post doesn’t match any normal convention, but I wanted to highlight a recent experience I had at Stansted Airport which has put me off using this airport going forward. Quick context: I’ve had Type 1 for almost 30 years, been using the Freestyle...
    • YvonneB
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    • Forum: Stigma
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    Type 1 travelling with EasyJet

    Hello, I’m travelling to Amsterdam in a few days by EasyJet and it just dawned on me that I have stupidly not thought of getting GP letter confirming my diagnosis/medications in my carry-on. As my flight is on the weekend and tomorrow is Friday, is it likely my GP/DSN could write and email me a...
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    Recently diagnosed and need help with travel

    Hello, I was recently diagnosed with diabetes. I travel abroad a lot for work. My doctor gave me a print out of my medication (insulin etc) to bring to the airport. The airline are saying I need a doctors note. My doctor says they don’t give out for these instances. Should I be alright without...
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    Airplanes and insulin needles?

    Hi everyone, thinking a bit far ahead, but I'm going away in July and I just wondered how things work regarding insulin pen needles and airport security? Do I have to declare them beforehand somehow? If so how would I go about doing this? I'll be going through probably gatwick or stansted if...
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