Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes

A. Yes, you can take your Diabetes supplies through security, including syringes if you have insulin with you, but they must all have prescription and manufacturer's labels. When you approach the security screeners, you may wish to inform them you are Diabetic and have supplies with you. If you wear an insulin pump, security will inspect it. Be sure to request they not remove it.
If you need to give yourself an insulin injection on an airplane, you will need only half as much air in your insulin bottle as normal. This is because of the pressurization in planes. Also, be sure to keep your insulin at a proper temperature - between 33 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Because you will be traveling to a different time zone, you should check with your doctor to see if you need to adjust your injection schedule.
And since you're traveling out of the country, it's a good idea to learn how to say "I have Diabetes," "I need sugar or orange juice" in the local language. If you have an emergency and need to contact an English-speaking doctor, try to reach the American consulate, Red Cross, or local medical schools for a list of doctors.