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lancets for testing blood sugar level have needles, how do i bring them on board

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Answer #1: Posted by 1stLadyDawn on March 10th, 2012 6:18 PM

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This is the United Airline policy on medicine:

You should carry your medications with you onboard the flight. In fact, you should never put your medications in your checked bag. Keep in mind that you may be asked to check your carry-on bag at the gate due to space constraints in the cabin. It is your responsibility to remove your medications before giving your bag to a flight attendant or agent at the gate.

Our aircraft do not have refrigerators on board, so please plan accordingly. Also, if you use needles to inject medication, have your doctor's prescription with you just in case security officers have questions.

This would extend to the lancets you need to blood test.

Always plan to have all medications and equipment in your carry-on bag stored in clear plastic zip locking 1 quart bags.

You might also want to read the TSA page on Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions. and this will link you to the Sharp Objects section. The lesson here is that you need to make sure that the lancets are in their original containers (sheathed) but they do not fall into any category on the list which ranges from box cutters to ice picks to swords.

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