#8 Flying with your T1D: Katie speaks with TSA
02/25/21 • 33 min
Planning to get on an airplane any time soon with your T1D? In this episode, Katie speaks with two employees from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Ms. Lorie Dankers, a spokesman for TSA, and Ms. Kylen Hjort, a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) for TSA. We discuss what families need to know when flying with Type 1 Diabetes. Hopefully this chat will put many parents' minds at ease before getting on an airplane with their Type 1 Diabetic child. Enjoy!
Please see below for links to all the information discussed on the show today! Thank you!
Instagram: @sugarmamaspodcastEmail: [email protected]
TSA Cares and Passenger Support Specialists - Passenger Support | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) (855) 787-2227
Travelers can call TSA Cares 72 hours prior to traveling and request assistance with the screening process.
TSA Civil Rights and Liberties https://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/complaints
If you feel you have been treated unfairly or unprofessionally when dealing with TSA, let them know!
TSA Notification Card - https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/disability_notification_card_508.pdf
This card allows a traveler to discreetly provide information about a special circumstance to the TSA officer in the security checkpoint.
Screening of medically-necessary liquids - Disabilities and Medical Conditions | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)
Procedures for traveling with medically-necessary liquids are detailed at this website. Note that medically-necessary liquids are not limited to 3.4 ounces (100 ml), but they are required to be screened. Please tell the TSA officer at the front of the security checkpoint that you are traveling with these items. Also note that you will be present for any screening that is done.
Traveling with insulin pump or glucose monitor – use the dropdown menu on the Disabilities and Medical Conditions | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)
TSA provides a comprehensive list of special circumstances that may require additional attention during the screening process. One of those circumstances is traveling with an insulin pump or glucose monitor. While TSA always recommends following the manufacturers’ instructions on any medical device, this web page will let you know what to expect during the screening process.
TSA PreCheck - TSA PreCheckTM | Transportation Security Administration
TSA PreCheckTM is an expedited screening program for low-risk travelers.
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Planning to get on an airplane any time soon with your T1D? In this episode, Katie speaks with two employees from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Ms. Lorie Dankers, a spokesman for TSA, and Ms. Kylen Hjort, a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) for TSA. We discuss what families need to know when flying with Type 1 Diabetes. Hopefully this chat will put many parents' minds at ease before getting on an airplane with their Type 1 Diabetic child. Enjoy!
Please see below for links to all the information discussed on the show today! Thank you!
Instagram: @sugarmamaspodcastEmail: [email protected]
TSA Cares and Passenger Support Specialists - Passenger Support | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov) (855) 787-2227
Travelers can call TSA Cares 72 hours prior to traveling and request assistance with the screening process.
TSA Civil Rights and Liberties https://www.tsa.gov/contact-center/form/complaints
If you feel you have been treated unfairly or unprofessionally when dealing with TSA, let them know!
TSA Notification Card - https://www.tsa.gov/sites/default/files/disability_notification_card_508.pdf
This card allows a traveler to discreetly provide information about a special circumstance to the TSA officer in the security checkpoint.
Screening of medically-necessary liquids - Disabilities and Medical Conditions | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)
Procedures for traveling with medically-necessary liquids are detailed at this website. Note that medically-necessary liquids are not limited to 3.4 ounces (100 ml), but they are required to be screened. Please tell the TSA officer at the front of the security checkpoint that you are traveling with these items. Also note that you will be present for any screening that is done.
Traveling with insulin pump or glucose monitor – use the dropdown menu on the Disabilities and Medical Conditions | Transportation Security Administration (tsa.gov)
TSA provides a comprehensive list of special circumstances that may require additional attention during the screening process. One of those circumstances is traveling with an insulin pump or glucose monitor. While TSA always recommends following the manufacturers’ instructions on any medical device, this web page will let you know what to expect during the screening process.
TSA PreCheck - TSA PreCheckTM | Transportation Security Administration
TSA PreCheckTM is an expedited screening program for low-risk travelers.
Follow the show on Instagram @sugarmamaspodcastCome join the Facebook Group!
Visit the Sugar Mama's Podcast Website
Donate to the show through Buy Me a Coffee!
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#7 Let's Talk About Anxiety
In this episode, Katie talks with Gina Perkins about recognizing and navigating anxiety in both children and adults. Gina is mom to an 11 year old girl named DJ who was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Both Gina and her daughter have dealt with anxiety throughout their lives and they are both passionate about bringing awareness to the subject as well as helping children and their parents who may also be struggling. Gina shares their story and offers some very useful tips for other parents dealing with anxious children. Gina and her daughter have also created some truly amazing and beautiful products to help other children who may be struggling with anxiety including Gina's book, Katie Not Afraidy. You won't want to miss this sweet and encouraging chat! Enjoy!
Where to find Gina : @ginamperkinsHer book, Katie Not Afraidy, on Amazon: Click HERE
Gina's website (so much helpful info and wonderful products!): katienotafraidy.comWorkbooks Gina Mentions: CBT Workbook for Kids, What to Do When You Worry Too Much, and What to Do When Your Brain Gets StuckWhere to find me on Instagram: @sugarmamaspodcastEmail me with questions and suggestions: [email protected]
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#9 Part 1 of 2: Type 1 and Toddlers
This is PART 1 in a 2 part mini series on Type 1 Diabetes and Toddlers! Toddlers, man... they're challenging enough without diabetes!! Right?! In this episode I get to chat with Brady Roy, author of Little Shots for Little Tots and The ABCs of Diabetes (see link below to find them!). Brandy is also mom to Ryder, an adorable 2 year-old who was diagnosed with Type 1 at only 15 months old. Brandy is PASSIONATE about helping parents of babies and toddlers with Type 1 Diabetes. She has a wonderful Instagram account @t1dtoddler that offers up encouragement as well as tips and tricks on managing T1D in the littlest of the little warriors. Brandy's hope is that no parent of a T1D toddler feels alone or helpless in this journey. Proceeds from Brady's books go to help fund Ryder's Dexcom each month (because it is not covered under Canada's health care) and goes towards funds that Brandy donates to local hospitals so that other babies and toddlers diagnosed with T1D can go home from the hospital with a CGM after diagnosis. Amazing, isn't it?! Take a listen and enjoy the show!
Find Brandy's Books, Little Shots for Little Tots, The ABCs of Diabetes and an T1D Easter book she's currently working on at www.crankypanky.com
Find Brandy on Instagram: @t1dtoddler
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