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Appendix B: Security and Air Travel
Appendix B | Security and Air Travel
The Dexcom G6
®
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System (G6) can be a great travel
companion – you can go through metal detectors and hand-wanding and even keep
your receiver on during your flight.
B.1 Security
Going through security often means you and your belongings go through a metal
detector, x-ray machine, or even a body scanner. In this section, you’ll find out which
are OK for your G6 components and which haven’t been tested and should be avoided.
Security Equipment to Use
Hand-wanding, pat-downs, visual inspection, and walk-through metal
detectors: You can use any of these methods without worrying about
damaging your G6 components, whether you’re wearing or carrying them.
Security Equipment to Avoid
Body scanners: Don’t go through an advanced imaging technology (AIT)
body scanner, like the millimeter wave scanners.
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X-Ray machines: Don’t put your G6 components through x-ray machines.
Place all components in a separate bag before handing over to the Security
Officer. For other medical supplies, such as medications, meters, and
strips, check manufacturer instructions or the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) website.
If you’re concerned about the security equipment, the TSA requests you tell the
Security Officer you’re wearing a continuous glucose monitor and want to be hand-
wanded or get a full-body pat-down with a visual inspection of your sensor and
transmitter. Let the Security Officer know you can’t remove the sensor because it’s
inserted under your skin.
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