TSA Takes Pregnant Woman’s Insulin Vial at Denver Airport
Has insulin become a prime suspect for the TSA?
Apparently, the TSA agent confiscated a vial of insulin and ice packs, claiming that they were an explosives risk. The expecting mother-to-be says that she had a doctor’s note and that the insulin was labeled correctly. However, it is not clear if “labeled correctly” means that the vial of insulin was in its prescription box or if it was only the loose vial that was present.
In any case, it’s certainly a situation that needs to be investigated. After all, any of us who travel and are diabetic could end up at that same airport being screened by the same agent, not to mention other TSA agents who will hopefully take note of the potential mistake made by their coworker.
My name is Kevin Lang and I am a Type 1 Diabetic who was diagnosed in May of 2004 at the age of 27. My last A1C was 6.0 in May 2015. I used to use daily shots of Lantus and Novolog to control my blood sugar until I switched to the MiniMed Paradigm Revel Insulin Pump in February 2011. To learn more about me, follow the about link in the menu bar.
That’s terrible! Poor lady
I’ve never had any problems at airports with regards to my diabetes, but you’re right! Like you said, there’s a possibility that the exact same thing could happen to any of us. Scary stuff!
Airport security: “We have to scan it or you will NOT fly. It’s safe.” me: “I don’t believe that. Have any tests been run (over time) to see that no odd cancers or illness will occur in the future?” Airport security: “NO!” So then…should we believe everything we’re told? NO! I don’t want my insulin or pens scanned but there’s nothing you can do about it.