Any medicine related document required for US travel ?

[rdutta]

I am travelling to US next week. I need to carry insulin pen, extra insulin vials, glucose meters. Do I need to carry any other document apart from Doctor's prescription ?

Is there any specific thing I need to take care of related to my medicine for security check at the airport ?

[Yasoda4844]

You can take your insulin pen aside from the doctor's prescription in your carry-on-luggage (in-cabin baggage). The extra vials and the glucometer may be kept in the checked-in suit case(s).

Peddannayya

[vkrish50]

When myself and my wife entered US from Canada border we were asked several questions regarding the 6 months stock of diabetic medicines ,even after showing Doctor's prescription.Only after seeing the glucometer with the box of strips ,they quickly permitted us to enter US.

[Lucky77346]

You will need to have your prescription from a Doctor on person. If you take any pills please keep them in a transparent ziplock bag other then that you will be fine. In case you have not done so request for a diabetic meal. Drink plenty of water. Feet may swell making shoes tight. Try and walk in the plane.

[rdutta]

thanks everyone for your suggestions. I read somewhere that a letter from doctor apart from prescription is required in some countries. i hope for US, only prescription would be enough.