Blood Glucose Monitor
Blood glucose monitors, test strips, and lancets are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Your glucose meter, test strips, control solution, and lancets can travel in carry-on and go through the X-ray with the rest of your bag. Capped lancets are fine when carried together with a glucose meter that has the manufacturer's name embossed on it. Tell the TSA officer before screening starts if you're carrying diabetes supplies.
Checked-bag details
Allowed, but keep your monitor and supplies in carry-on instead. You'll want them accessible during the flight, and cargo-hold temperature swings can affect test strips and liquid control solution.
Special instructions
A prescription label or doctor's note for your supplies isn't required, but having one on hand can speed up screening if you're asked about them.
Related rules
FAQ
- Do I need to declare my glucose meter and lancets at security?
- You don't have to, but telling the officer before screening starts that you're carrying diabetes supplies can make the process faster.
- Can lancets go through airport security?
- Yes, as long as they're capped and carried together with a glucose meter that has the manufacturer's name embossed on it.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-30
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.