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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      Being on Medicare and required to see my Endo. every three months, my next appointment is made prior to departure from my Endo's office.
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      If I were not on Medicare, it would be difficult to get an appointment within 3 months, even in an emergency. In an emergency, they would assign me a nurse practitioner to see. It is possible to contact them through their "portal." Whether I get a timely response depends on whether there is a reliable nurse to respond.
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      When I saw my endo a year ago, I wasn't able to make an appointment 6 months later because all available appointments were fully booked. I have to see her CDE who has more availability in order to meet Medicare requirements for quarterly visits. Many, many healthcare providers in my area burned out and quit during Covid. I injured my knee badly last June and can't get a consult with an orthopedic surgeon until May due to the backlog of people needing help. I'm on crutches until then. My sports medicine doctor stopped practicing medicine last month. Our healthcare system is in crisis with no solution in sight.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      On hold or actually talking about the issue and calling back to ensure someone follow's up as everyone seems to be over their head. Honestly, it varies. It can take considerable time just to raise the visibility of an issue, then the follow up can take weeks/months and patience to resolve. Another problem is patients without the cognitive skills for follow-up. These days i doubt anyone pays attention to them.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      I try to make my appointment for my next appointment when I check out. The scheduler always asks maki g it easier to remember. If I was to forget there would be a wait to get back int the rotation.
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      Before the onslaught of Type 2 Diabetes, I, as a T1D, could get an appointment almost anytime I needed one. Now, I cannot get an appointment within 3 months, which is the time within I must see rhe doctor for Medicare benefits. My doctor cancelled 2 (half ) of my sppointments last year. Caused ma a lot of problems. I live in Florida, a place where modern medicine does not seem to have reached yet.
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      If you were to request the next available appointment with your T1D healthcare provider, when do you estimate the next available appointment would be?
      It all depends on the urgency of my needs. I’ve gotten in the next day before, but those days may be gone! It also depends on who I see. But these days, even the PA is often booked. Of course, cancellations happen, so that can be a factor as well.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Most of the 3-4 hours is way ting on a phone
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Switching to Medicare has created (seemingly) endless hours and day making this transition with all things diabetes related. We’re still in the midst of making this ā€˜delightful’ change. This week we learned that Medicare covers Either CGM stuff OR glucose test strips. Thank goodness that God is sovereign over all these details. He helps me walk through these challenges without despair.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The last 3 months have been filled with frustrating phone calls now that I switched back to traditional Medicare from a Medicare Advantage plan. I have been fighting to get strips authorized in addition to CGM- they did not authorize them because I had no proof that I had a meter!! Crazy making! I had to write an appeal letter in order to get them, but finally got it worked out. I also had some pump replacement issues, trouble getting insulin, etc.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      Much too much time! Part of it, I know, is my own fault, for not keeping anxiety at bay when I have to sort out which plan will work best, annually. But it is something I dread, every single year. When I call to get some help understanding, the people are almost always very nice, but I have had times when the information was incorrect or not explained clearly. I usually commiserate with the person on the phone for having such an annoying system, and agreement seems to rule the day. But I never chose to make sorting out insurance management a career!
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I selected 6 hours. So far, I have spent 6 weeks trying to get a new pump. I decided to look for a new pump in mid-December as my 770G warranty expired on January 3. I wanted to go hoseless with the Omnipod and the Dexcom 6. I contacted Dexcom and they sent me to the medical distribution company ASPN, and they could do the Omnipod but only with pharmacy part D with the Dexcom 6 sensor on DME My part D pharmacy plan had Omnipod as tier 6. $155.56 co pay and $150/month. The omnypod is not available as DME. I called INSULET the mfgr of omnipod. They told me they only supply via pharmacy plan to get more T2d's to sign up. Verses 100% DME coverage, part D coverage that was a non-starter. I contacted another supply company CCSmed. They could do both Dexcom 6 and tslim x2. Ineeded a Endo visit to get the notes and Rx. I had my Endo visit on Jan 20. Still waiting for CVSmed. Been waiting for 5 weeks now. Just called CCSmed and they got the endo notes and Rx but Medicare wanted to know who paid for my 770G 4 years ago. Fortunately, that was private/company. My new pump should now ship tomorrow. Finally.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      The beginning of the year is always a bit iffy when you're on Medicare. Even though I've already paid my annual deductible, my pharmacy can't see that, so I must wait until it shows up on my Medicare account before I order new insulin. I always try to have plenty of insulin on hand at the end of December so it's not an issue. The organization I get my pump equipment from has a lot they must do because of Medicare, as well, and that can get time consuming. All-in-all, I'm lucky to have the time, energy and patience to deal with it, and I know up front these time-consuming moments are to be expected. If I wasn't retired, it'd be more of an issue.
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      August Rossano likes your comment at
      Over the past 3 months, how much time would you estimate you have spent working through T1D prescription-related issues with pharmacies, insurance companies, durable medical equipment distributors, T1D device companies, health care providers, etc.?
      I said 8+ and the reason, as for so many others, can be summed up in a phrase: transitioning to Medicare.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I’m a reasonably satisfied MDI user with Lantus and Fiasp. I’ve looked into getting a pump but honestly, until I find one that does everything I want, I’ll probably hold off. My wish list for a pump: 1) no tubes 2) works well with Fiasp 3) controls that allow me to stay at my target of 70-90 mg/dl all night long.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      MDI for the past 60 years and do not see any alternative that I would prefer. The needles for my pens are so thin and sharp that they are painless (a far cry from the lancets I once used). chiefly, I am glad not to have to deal with setting up a pump and. Although I love my libre, I am not good candidate for having devices affixed to me. If my insulin delivery got interrupted they way i have interrupted my cgm service, I would have been in trouble. Furthermore, I have a track record of having both mechanicall and electronic things malfunction. (Seriously, I sometimes act as a beta-tester for technology folks. Maybe I push to many buttons?)
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      I've had Tandem x2 and Dexcom since September. Previously on Medtronic for around 15 years. Grew to HATE the sensors and switched before the warranty on my last Medtronic was up. So far, I absolutely LOVE the Tandem and the Dexcom. I'm disappointed, however, in the amount of waste and plastic that this pair creates. Of course there will always be plastic waste from any pumps/sensors, but the amount of non-reusable stuff for insertions is ghastly.
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      On a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your current insulin delivery method (pump, pens, syringes, inhaler, etc.)? 5 = the most satisfied, 1 = the least satisfied
      Have your doctor prescribe the syringes with .5 unit increments instead of the 1 unit syringes. Not quite a .1 unit which you are hoping for, but .5 is better than 1 unit increments.
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      I answered "No time," but I live in France, where we have a single provider. I receive a prescription from my doctor and go to the pharmacy monthly to have it filled. (Pump peripherals are provided by a separate supplier.) "Appeals" do not exist here since the doctor will only prescribe medicines that are reimbursed. And no, I have never needed a treatment that wasn't covered.
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    If you wear an insulin pump, what do you do with it when going through airport security?

    Home > LC Polls > If you wear an insulin pump, what do you do with it when going through airport security?
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    44 Comments

    1. PamK

      I let security know I wear a pump and ask for a pat down. When I just tell them, they use to tell me to go thru the scanner, but I know the manufacturer does not recommend this. So, I got in the habit of just asking for the pat down.

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    2. Stacey Rose

      I have TSA precheck so usually it is a metal detector. My old Medtronic pump did not set it off, so I would walk through with it on. My Tslim does set the metal detector off, so I disconnect it and ask a TSA agent to hand check it telling them it is an insulin pump and cannot go through the metal detector or the xray.

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    3. Tb-well

      The airport leaves me having to do whatever insane thing the TSA agent asks for. I have been through a strip search, the millimeter wave scanner and through the metal detector / pat down. I do what TSA says, which makes the airport a nightmare. I am buying TSA pre simply to avoid the BS.

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    4. John McHenery

      Ah, memories.

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    5. Steve Rosenthal

      It may take a few extra minutes but I always say I have an insulin pump. It saves me less headaches at the end.

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    6. Julie Akawie

      I have Pre-check specifically so that I can go through the metal detector I stead of the scanner, as my pump should not be scanned. Unfortunately, my pump ALSO sets off the metal detector. So, I remove my pump, put it in a small tray, and hand it to the TSA agent. Then I wait while they swab it (and sometimes my hands), and check it for GSR. Typically adds less than five minutes to my journey.

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    7. Chrisanda

      One hundred percent of the time I go through airport security with a pump, they pull me aside and do the wipe test on my pump and hands. It’s just part of the deal. I tell anyone I’m with that I’ll be a few minutes later.

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      1. Lakesha McDonald Kee

        I follow the exact protocol and the exact thing happens to me. I was actually shocked the couple of times they didn’t do a wipe test.

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    8. Colleen McGovern

      I usually send it through the x-ray with my luggage. The one time I asked for a pat-down was a negative experience (no privacy) so I stopped that.

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      1. ConnieT1D62

        You can ask to be screened privately. They take you to a small room off to the side of the screening area with a closed door and two TSA agents of the same sex – one to to do the pat down and the other as a safety witness. It takes less than two minutes.

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    9. Amanda Barras

      I announce that I have a pump and that I can’t go through body scanner. They ask me if I’m opting out, I say yes. They either send me through metal detector if it’s open or they give me a pat down and then I’m on my way. No biggie.

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    10. Sharon Lillibridge

      and never will! My Dexcom malfunctions constantly but it can’t kill me .I would NEVER trust a device to shoot insulin into me!

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    11. M C

      It is so random – it depends on the airport… Some ask me to hold the pump above my head and walk through the normal scanner…. others ask that I go through the full body scanner…. In both cases, they seem to always want to swab the pump (checking for drugs, I’m guessing). {You should see how they react to the disc on the back of my arm for the CGM – The majority have absolutely no idea what a ‘CGM’ is and are somewhat suspicious. LOL At one airport over in Ireland or Scotland, when they asked me what the disc was, a guy in line shouted out the answer – perhaps he had one too???}

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    12. GLORIA MILLER

      I have Global Entry and I never tell anyone I am wearing an Omnipod or CGM unless someone notices and asks what it is. Never had any problem. Seldom do they even notice either with the scanners.

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    13. RobbyLee

      Insulin pumps & CGMs have become fairly common-place. One would think TSA would’ve received training😳

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      1. Pauline M Reynolds

        Oh, those confused looks when I tell them I have a pump!

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    14. David Smith

      I have a Medtronic pump. I used to wear it, holding it above my head for the full body scanner, getting hands swabbed, etc. Grew tired of the routing, so now I remove it, stash it in my carry-on. I’ve never been asked about it, so the upshot is no delays due to the pump.

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    15. Sahran Holiday

      Have not been through airport security all these years. It doesn’t bother regular metal detectors like in court. I like the response tell a security agent I have an insulin pump and follow their direction. Have Omnipod so will put it on my arm and have document from my doctor. May also try online precheck in.

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    16. Donald Cragun

      I tell security that I have an insulin pump. If they ask me to put it through a luggage x-ray machine, I refuse and ask for a hand pat down.

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    17. Janis Senungetuk

      It all depends on the airport and flight time. It’s been a year since I’ve gone anywhere. The last time I flew I called the TSA office after making my reservations and arranged for their assistance. I was met at the check-in desk for 4 different flights. With the exception of a small issue at Logan in Boston, all went very smoothly.

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    18. Sheryl Campbell

      Well, I don’t have a pump but do use a Dexcom. I just say I have a Dexcom and they usually give me a physical pat down. Seem to be quite familiar with Dexcoms too.

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    19. Ceolmhor

      I’ve been told that my Medtronic pump and it’s sensors can be damaged by going through either X-ray machines or millimeter-wave scanners. So I leave my pump attached (don’t want the sensor I’m wearing exposed anyway), hand carry the spare sensors and spare rental pump if I’m traveling internationally, and get a pat-down. Seldom have problems (and I’m at 55 countries and 7 continents), but do occasionally do have inconvenience. I also try to carry an explanation with me in the language of each country I’m visiting if it’s a language I don’t speak (Google translate to the rescue).

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      1. Ceolmhor

        I also carry a letter from my endocrinologist explaining the equipment and its susceptibility to damage by those machines.

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    20. MARIE

      It all depends on the city. We have pre-check but still find Boston Logan to be THE WORST. My husband present his TSA disabilities card, announces that he has a pump, cannot go through the full body scanner, can go through the metal detector, but will set it off. He always does, and they end up doing a hand pat down and wanding. Meanwhile, I always go in front of him so I can mind our luggage while he is subjected to anything from a quick wanding to a near strip search in another room.

      Interestingly, the best experience we ever had was in Frankfurt Germany, where the German speaking agent knew exactly what an “insulin pump” (in English) was, and dealt with it with more dignity and efficiency than we typically see in American airports.

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    21. Kevin McCue

      I always tell airport security I’m wearing a pump and have always been told by them to go through the scanner. No malfunctions, and since I only do it maybe once a year, have never been to worried. I’ve heard bad things about going through full body scanners with a pump and don’t know how to handle their confusion when I say no to full body scan but relent when they are at a complete loss of how to handle appropriately.

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    22. Colleen Jackson

      I call TSA Cares before my trips. A TSA Supervisor meets me and is responsible for my security check. No more attacks by TSA agents.

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      1. Brandon Denson

        Wow… This is amazing, Colleen. Thanks for sharing. I know what I’ll be doing next time I travel.

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      2. Kristine Warmecke

        I did this my last flight, but never got a call back.

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    23. Patricia Dalrymple

      This is a pet peeve of mine. Every airport is different and some more difficult than others. What I don’t understand is why TSA insists I can go through a full body scanner when Medtronic insists that I can’t. Why the disconnect? I was belittled on Tampa when I told them I couldn’t go through full body scanner to the point where I relented. I will NEVER do that again. I never have it go off during the metal detector and prefer that but usually don’t get that choice. I would never ask for a private pat down. I don’t trust what might happen. I have called ahead and usually call TSA right before my flight and usually get a free PreTSA pass to go through metal detector. But, why do we need to have to convince them we should not put the pumps through. Or pump people: do the tests to see what damage if any is done? If I travelled regularly I would pay for the PreTSA pass.

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    24. Christina Trudo

      I traveled for work for a number of years and remember way back when pumps were a novelty…. and back when the earliest minimed could not be removed from the body during a wearing period….. it got much easier over the years (and then harder for awhile after 9/11). I still will always alert a security agent first because those folks do not like surprises!

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      1. Kristine Warmecke

        No they don’t. I was questioned a few weeks ago because I forgot to mention my breast prothesis. I gave the agent a funny look when she squeezed it several time’s. At least I didn’t have to pull it out for her to see.

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    25. Brandon Denson

      I always ask for a pat-down. However, sometimes it can take a while for someone to assist you, so be sure to let them know that you’d like to opt-out the first chance you see a TSA Agent.

      Broken, scrambled, and dysfunctional pumps — Ain’t nobody got time for that.

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    26. Abigail Elias

      Whenever possible I disconnect the pump (not an Omnipod so I can) and give it to the TSA agent with a request to process it outside of X-ray or scanner, and I then go through the scanner or whatever the screening mechanism is. A TSA agent said we can request/do that, but a TSA agent cannot suggest it to us when we are in the security line.

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    27. Jeannie Hickey

      I paid to get “TSA Pre-check” where there is only the metal detector to use. Also don’t have to take my shoes off ! Lasts 5 years. Well worth it

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    28. Ronald Troyer

      I never put my cgm or insulin pump through the xray. I give them to the agent and tell them I want a manul check. They seem to be very familiar with the process.

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    29. Janice B

      Here are some links about airport security with Dexcom and Tandem X2

      https://www.dexcom.com/dexcom-airport-and-travel-guide-flying-dexcom-cgm

      https://www.tandemdiabetes.com/docs/default-source/general-guides/ml-1000524_a_print_info_card_tsa.pdf?sfvrsn=2

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      1. Nicholas Argento

        Something to be aware of in these links- the “full body scanner” currently used in US airports has extremely low levels of radiation- https://www.epa.gov/radtown/radiation-and-airport-security-scanning —– said to be equal to the amount of radiation you are exposed to in 2 minutes on a standard jet flight. The reason Tandem and Dexcom say what they are saying in these links is because they can’t test every type of scanner, so they recommended avoiding them. This is a CYA stance, not based on reality.

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    30. Kim Murphy

      I have TSA precheck so I usually don’t declare the pump unless TSA Precheck isn’t open. If it isn’t open I ask to go through the metal detector. One time I had to go through the full body scan and it was a nightmare explaining the pump and the CGM and the mesh implant in my bladder. I was poked and prodded and humiliated. If was awful.

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    31. Wanacure

      It isn’t just airports. After 9/11 anytime I entered
      a Federal Building to lobby my representative or senators, or a state legislative building, or a Federal, City, County courthouse (a manacled prisoner grabbed a Sheriff’s gun in a courtroom), I had to join a line to go thru metal detectors. after removing my wallet, belt, shoes. Backpack (containing bg meter, lancet, syringes, iPad) was always x-rayed but usually no problem. Since I have metal dental fillings, I sometimes set off an alarm & had to be wanded. (I no longer carry my iPad to the legislature; their detectors glitch my iPad.) Thanks, Janice B. That signed form might come in very handy now that I’m wearing a CGM & carrying a receiver.

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    32. Cheryl Seibert

      After being forced, by a TSA supervisor, through a full body scanner after requesting a manual pat down, I registered for TSA Pre-Check which uses metal detectors. I wear the pump, declare it before I go through, and show all 3 medical device cards (TSA medical device card, Tandem’s TSA card and my doctor’s prescription/info). Since doing TSA Pre-check, I’ve had no problems at all. I only had a problem once as noted above. I’ve found most TSA agents are reasonable as long as you follow TSA protocols and are polite. Showing up early for your flight helps a lot šŸ˜‰

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    33. Ann Auerbach

      I never tell them I have a pump. I go through whatever scanner they have. If they see it, I get pulled over and they wipe my pump and hands. Have never had one issue.

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    34. Nicholas Argento

      I use a T-Slim and it has a case with a clip, so it sets off the medal detector. I show them my pump, go though the full body scanner- which is absolutely safe for all diabetes devices- and then have to get my hands checked for bomb making materials. Once I failed the hand wipe after having just eaten a starburst candy because I was low, so beware- make sure your hands are clean! It took a full body inspection and about 10 minutes to get through after that.

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    35. T1D5/1971

      I always state that I need to opt out.
      I do not give TSA the option of endangering my critical life supporting equipment with their scans. It is slow. It is an extra burden inflicted upon us. It is just critically important to protect yourself.
      You should have seen the issues when I traveled with my daughter’s cat! That was a TSA circus.

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    36. Molly Jones

      I walk through the metal detector quickly with all my medical devices in their own little bag that they can look at along with cards from doctors if needed. This hasn’t been required ever. Not only would my pump set it off but two other implanted metal devices.

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