Insulin, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Diabetes Injections

Managing Diabetes on a Long Haul Flight

Your Blood Sugar at 35,000 Feet Doesn't Behave Like It Does at Home — Here's What to Expect on a Long-Haul Flight with Diabetes

Altitude changes insulin absorption. CGMs lose signal. Meals arrive on the airline's schedule, not yours. Here's what long-haul flying with diabetes actually looks like — and how to handle it.

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.

Featured image for our guide on How to Pack Insulin For Travel

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.