Insulin, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Diabetes Injections

Traveler wearing a CGM at the airport

Can CGMs Go Through Airport Security? What Every Diabetic Traveler Needs to Know

I've worn a FreeStyle Libre 2 and a Medtronic Guardian through airport security more times than I can count. Here's what every CGM user needs to know before reaching the airport checkpoint.

May 06, 2026
Travelers at the airport with Mounjaro medications - AI generated image

Flying with Mounjaro: How to Take It on a Plane Safely (and Legally!)

To bring Mounjaro on a plane, pack it properly in your carry-on, use an insulated case, and declare it at TSA. Follow these simple steps to fly confidently with your medication! Learn more here!

Tips for traveling with Trulicity

Traveling With Trulicity: Your Guide to the Best Travel Case for Trulicity Pens, TSA Rules, and More

Everything you need to know about traveling with Trulicity — storage rules, TSA tips, keeping pens cool, and managing your dose schedule on the road.

Free Diabetes Travel Letter Template to Download

Diabetes Travel Letter: Everything You Need to Know + Your Free Template to Download

I never travel without a diabetes travel letter — it's saved me more than once. Here's what to include, when you need one, and a free downloadable template to take straight to your doctor before your next flight!
Traveling internationally with insulin

International Travel with Insulin: How to Cross Any Border Without the Stress

I've traveled internationally with type 1 diabetes more times than I can count. Here's everything you need to know — documentation, travel insurance, packing, keeping insulin cool, and crossing time zones.

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How to Pack Insulin for Travel: Smart, Safe & Stress-Free Tips from a Type 1 Diabetic Traveler!

Packing insulin isn’t just about bringing enough — it’s about organizing it in a way that keeps it safe, accessible, and protected from temperature changes at every moment of your journey.

A Type 1 diabetic guide traveling with Lantus

How to Travel with Lantus Without Ruining It (Temperature, Packing & TSA Tips)

I traveled with Lantus for years as a type 1 diabetic. Here's how I kept it at the right temperature, packed it right, and handled airport security without stress.

Full guide on flying with Ozempic: TSA rules and keep it cool on the plane

Flying with Ozempic: TSA Rules, Airport Security & Tips For The Plane!

TSA allows Ozempic in carry-ons without a prescription. Here's what you need to know: declaration rules, X-ray screening, flying with needles, and how to keep your pen at the right temperature.

July 12, 2024
Flying with Insulin Guide from a type 1 Diabetic Traveler

Flying with Insulin: TSA Rules, Safe Storage, and Everything I've Learned After Years of Traveling with My Insulin

I used to dread airport security with my insulin and needles. Now it's just part of how I travel. Here's everything you need to know about flying with insulin — TSA rules, cooling cases, international flights, and more.

Traveling with diabetes: A complete guide for US type 1 or type 2 diabetic residents

The Complete Guide to Traveling with Diabetes — For Type 1, Type 2, and Everyone in Between

The complete guide to traveling with diabetes — from a type 1 diabetic who's done it across 40+ countries. Packing, TSA rules, insulin storage, blood sugar management, and more.

Insulin Pump Airport Security Scanners

Can Insulin Pumps Go Through Airport Scanners? TSA Guidelines, Manufacturer Rules & My Personal Experience

I've flown with both an Omnipod DASH and a Medtronic MiniMed 670G — and the rules at airport security are very different. Here's what everyone flying with an insulin pump needs to know before traveling.

Diabetic supplies at the airport TSA security checkpoint

TSA Rules for Diabetic Supplies: What You Need to Know Before You Travel

I've been through airport security with diabetes supplies hundreds of times. Here's everything you need to know about TSA rules for insulin, Ozempic, Mounjaro, pumps, CGMs, and more.