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so i was going through my last checklists of everything and i realised something (which probably should have hit me earlier):
I'm diabetic, including vitamin supplements, i take anywhere of about 5 pills a day. these come in 4 pill bottles. i need to bring these with me. am i going to meet trouble at the car check in/centeroo?
I'm diabetic on insulin and take 7 other prescription meds. I put my pills in a plastic dispenser that holds all I need for each day of a full week. These are very cheap at any pharmacy. In 2008, security found my insulin and syringes while entering the festival. On presenting my prescriptions they let me pass with no additional hassle.
I will say I've had some hypoglycemic episodes at 'Roo. You will be getting more, maybe much more exercise than usual. Your schedule will be extremely erratic as to shot and meal times. If you get low, you might not recognize where the hell you are, since the location is very novel. There's enough food and drink available almost everywhere if you need it. But, *always* keep some candy or glucose in your pocket. It *really* helps to have a friend that is aware of your condition, just to keep you from getting in trouble. Don't hesitate to ask someone for a soda if you need it. Most people are happy to share and help.
I have to agree with riburroo. I am also diabetic and the problem I ran into was when I get hot I don't really want to eat. Make sure you do and include some protein.
I bring my pills in a weekly prescription sorter as well and have had no problems the last two years.
Post by hibouxdufromage on Jun 6, 2010 14:13:30 GMT -5
How do you diabetic guys keep your insulin properly cold at roo? Keeping a package of hot dogs from spoiling in your cooler is one thing, but keeping your life-sustaining insulin the proper temp is a whole different ball of yarn, yes?
How do you diabetic guys keep your insulin properly cold at roo? Keeping a package of hot dogs from spoiling in your cooler is one thing, but keeping your life-sustaining insulin the proper temp is a whole different ball of yarn, yes?
This gets wrapped for protection from water and put in the cooler. Fresh ice is put in the cooler daily. Purchasing ice from nearby vendors has never been a problem. I don't carry my insulin around 'cause of the potential hassle with security, and the chance it'll get warm.
If you're bringing pills that were prescribed to you don't bring them in those little daily organizers. If you get pulled over and they aren't in the actual bottle from the pharmacy they might as well be crack
If you're bringing pills that were prescribed to you don't bring them in those little daily organizers. If you get pulled over and they aren't in the actual bottle from the pharmacy they might as well be crack
The discussion is about insulin and syringes getting through security. I was asked about mine, presented my prescriptions and passed without a problem. I carry my insulin in a cooler in the passenger compartment of my car because I may need to take a shot or two during the 10 hour trip to Bonnaroo.
The many pills I take are tucked away in a little dispenser because I'm only required to take them once or twice a day, and they don't require refrigeration. Also, why take a month's worth of 7 or 8 medications when you require only 5 days worth? To illustrate, which of the following pictures makes more sense when traveling?
Most cops are aware of the medical needs of diabetics and will be satisfied by the legitimate need for NO NO WORD!!! by people enduring this illness. In light of this discussion, the board filters are ridiculous and less than useful.
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Hey yea this is my kind of thread although I have a feeling I might be the only type 1 around here. I usually bring bottles of insulin that are nearly empty so even if they get hot I just toss them out when I get home. As long as you don't leave them out in plain sunlight or inside a scorching car the insulin is ok for a while. Dangling in a cargo pocket or in a pouch on your waist is a good spot if you insist on bringing supplies into the event with you.
Outside that I always leave the glucose meter and insulin in my cooler.
And my pockets are always stuffed with candy at a festival.
Hey yea this is my kind of thread although I have a feeling I might be the only type 1 around here. I usually bring bottles of insulin that are nearly empty so even if they get hot I just toss them out when I get home. As long as you don't leave them out in plain sunlight or inside a scorching car the insulin is ok for a while. Dangling in a cargo pocket or in a pouch on your waist is a good spot if you insist on bringing supplies into the event with you.
Outside that I always leave the glucose meter and insulin in my cooler.
And my pockets are always stuffed with candy at a festival.
Been type 1 since I was 9 years old, 44 years ago. I prefer to have plenty of insulin with me. I *don't* want to run out. The 2 insulins I take, Lantus and Humalog, are both prescription, but I will use non-prescription Humulin-R if for some reason I can't get my prescription filled (which would be the case if I ran out at 'Roo).
I wouldn't put a meter in the cooler if you're using ice. The damp confines probably aren't good for electronic devices. I usually carry the meter with me (and baby-wipes to clean a finger), 'cause my schedule gets whacked at 'Roo. A medical ID bracelet is a good idea. I wear one at the festival.
I make adjustments to my dosages; I usually cut back on the fast-acting Humalog due to all the exercise, and I take an extra 30 unit dose of long-acting Lantus in the morning in addition to my normal dose in early evening.
If you're bringing pills that were prescribed to you don't bring them in those little daily organizers. If you get pulled over and they aren't in the actual bottle from the pharmacy they might as well be crack
The discussion is about insulin and syringes getting through security. I was asked about mine, presented my prescriptions and passed without a problem. I carry my insulin in a cooler in the passenger compartment of my car because I may need to take a shot or two during the 10 hour trip to Bonnaroo.
The many pills I take are tucked away in a little dispenser because I'm only required to take them once or twice a day, and they don't require refrigeration. Also, why take a month's worth of 7 or 8 medications when you require only 5 days worth? To illustrate, which of the following pictures makes more sense when traveling?
Most cops are aware of the medical needs of diabetics and will be satisfied by the legitimate need for NO NO WORD!!! by people enduring this illness. In light of this discussion, the board filters are ridiculous and less than useful.
One piece of advice for someone who is consolidating their packing and not bringing the bottles and bottles of medication, keep a medication list in ur wallet with all the names and dosages just in case u run into some medical trouble then the on-site medical team at roo will know what meds u are taking! Put the date on the list as well so they know the list is completely up-to-date and ur name
Post by kungfukittay526 on Jun 6, 2010 22:06:38 GMT -5
While most cops may be aware of diabetics need for medication, they may be in a bad mood the day they stop you and decide to harass you. They can arrest you for prescription medication for which you have no labels. At the very least, bring the paper stubs from the pharmacy! That is proof that you are the patient who has LEGALLY been prescribed the medications you are carrying.
I only write this because I would hate to see anyone go to jail because of something that could easily have been prevented.
I, too, have to take a number of medications. And the cops are not always as understanding as they should be.
So take care, all!
Be prepared! Take your prescription papers! I'm sure there is a little bit of room for a few papers in your glove box.
Trust me, it will save you from a lot of heartaches.
Taking the regular plastic bottles for regular prescriptions is enough though, right? Otherwise, I might forget to keep and take my paper prescriptions, but the bottles have my name and I even think it says what it looks like (so they can tell I'm not hiding something else in there)
Post by plasticpepper on Jun 6, 2010 22:53:54 GMT -5
If you can keep your medication at your campsite, you should be fine. I would still make sure it's in the original bottles and bring the prescriptions with you if you can, just in case you get pulled over on the way or get an unusually rigorous search on the way in, but chances are no one would ever see them.
BUT if you need them with you at all times, then DEFINITELY make sure you have the original bottles and are carrying the prescriptions with you, because when they check your bag going into Centeroo they're definitely going to have some questions.
While most cops may be aware of diabetics need for medication, they may be in a bad mood the day they stop you and decide to harass you. They can arrest you for prescription medication for which you have no labels. At the very least, bring the paper stubs from the pharmacy! That is proof that you are the patient who has LEGALLY been prescribed the medications you are carrying.
Probably a good idea, but cops also are aware any manner of pill can be put in any bottle with any manner of label. And, being in a bad mood is no reason to arrest someone for possessing prescribed medications on which his health and life depend, whether or not he is in possession of the pharmacy receipts.
I don't think there is a law that states a prescription has to remain in its original labeled container (controlled substances might be required to be dispensed from a properly labeled container). None of my prescriptions are controlled substances.
If I'm arrested for possessing pharmaceuticals, the burden is on the police to show the possession is illegal; which it is not. Although a false arrest is inconvenient for me, it would be extremely troublesome for the arresting officer especially after I've explained to him my life depends on taking my meds.
Another Type 1 chimin' in here. I haven't had any issues with takin' my insulin (Humalog and Humulin) into 'Roo, not even into Centeroo. The first year I just left it sealed in a plastic bag in our cooler, but the second and third year I took my insulin into Centeroo and was only questioned about it once. Unfortunately I lost my medical ID a few months ago and as yet can't afford another (yay not having health insurance!), so I'm a bit more worried about bein' at 'Roo this year. But after four years of the fest I feel I have a good sense of how I have to watch myself and I'll have at least one friend with me too.
An interesting hypothetical arises from the fact that a prescription is not required to purchase syringes and some types of insulin. A Type 1 diabetic is insulin dependent whether he has health insurance or not, and whether or not he has prescriptions for his insulin and injection devices.
Diabetes is a medical condition. If a diabetic is prevented from managing his condition because he does not have ready access to his medication (e.g. he is prevented from carrying his medication into Centeroo, because he lacks a prescription), then the condition can become a disability in short order. I don't think a diabetic can be prevented from carrying his supplies into a public event, even lacking a prescription. The producers of the event may be able to require used syringes be safely disposed.
Some of the most stringent security requirements are enforced by the TSA for passengers boarding airlines. They have special requirements for medications, including diabetic medicines and medical devices. There is no requirement that a prescription for medication be presented. And, labeling of medications is not required; See: www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1374.shtm#3
Here's what Roo can do, especially if you need to keep medication refrigerated.
Syringes - A person bringing a syringe will need to show medication in prescription packaging with name on the label, and photo ID.
Medication may be stored in the refrigerator in the Medical Tent in Centeroo. The tent opens at about 11 AM on Thursday and closes in the wee hours of Monday morning. Be sure to pick up your medication before the tent closes. Ice is available for purchase for those who wish to keep their medication at their campsite in a cooler.
Medical Waste Disposal Please dispose of your medical waste and sharps in the proper disposal at the Pod in Accessible Camping. Please do not dispose of these things in the trash barrels. We appreciate your consideration for our volunteers and staff who handle the trash bags. You are allowed to bring a small soft-sided cooler into the venue, which you may want to keep stocked with ice and water.
Special Dietary Needs Those who have special dietary needs may bring small amounts of food, for personal use only, into the venue. Factory sealed, non-glass, water bottles, or empty containers to fill at the water stations, are also allowed.
Here's what Roo can do, especially if you need to keep medication refrigerated.
Syringes - A person bringing a syringe will need to show medication in prescription packaging with name on the label, and photo ID...
Syringes can be purchased without prescription. Purchasers are required to sign a log book and present ID at the point of purchase, but a prescription is *not* required. I do not have a prescription for my syringe purchases.
Here's what Roo can do, especially if you need to keep medication refrigerated.
Syringes - A person bringing a syringe will need to show medication in prescription packaging with name on the label, and photo ID...
Syringes can be purchased without prescription. Purchasers are required to sign a log book and present ID at the point of purchase, but a prescription is *not* required. I do not have a prescription for my syringe purchases.
The way I read this is that in order to be allowed to have syringes you will also need to have properly labeled medication to be used with said syringes but not necessarily prescription syringes.
Syringes can be purchased without prescription. Purchasers are required to sign a log book and present ID at the point of purchase, but a prescription is *not* required. I do not have a prescription for my syringe purchases.
The way I read this is that in order to be allowed to have syringes you will also need to have properly labeled medication to be used with said syringes but not necessarily prescription syringes.
As I said before, there are several very popular formulations of insulin that can be purchased *without* prescription, e.g. Humulin-R. Also syringes can be purchased in most states, including Tennessee, without prescription. If a diabetic is using non-prescription insulin and injection devices, there is no legal reason to prevent him from taking medically necessary devices and medications into a public event. A wheelchair is a medical device, and they are allowed into the event, and even provided special access and viewing areas.
The way I read this is that in order to be allowed to have syringes you will also need to have properly labeled medication to be used with said syringes but not necessarily prescription syringes.
As I said before, there are several very popular formulations of insulin that can be purchased *without* prescription, e.g. Humulin-R. Also syringes can be purchased in most states, including Tennessee, without prescription. If a diabetic is using non-prescription insulin and injection devices, there is no legal reason to prevent him from taking medically necessary devices and medications into a public event. A wheelchair is a medical device, and they are allowed into the event, and even provided special access and viewing areas.
I understand this very well as I need to carry an EpiPen on me at all times and don't bother carrying the precription most of the time and it is not even needed in most cases. This is why I stated that you would not have a problem with "properly labeled medication" and did not just say "prescripton medication". You will not have an issue as long as your medicaton is properly labeled whether or not it is prescription.
As I said before, there are several very popular formulations of insulin that can be purchased *without* prescription, e.g. Humulin-R. Also syringes can be purchased in most states, including Tennessee, without prescription. If a diabetic is using non-prescription insulin and injection devices, there is no legal reason to prevent him from taking medically necessary devices and medications into a public event. A wheelchair is a medical device, and they are allowed into the event, and even provided special access and viewing areas.
I understand this very well as I need to carry an EpiPen on me at all times and don't bother carrying the precription most of the time and it is not even needed in most cases. This is why I stated that you would not have a problem with "properly labeled medication" and did not just say "prescripton medication". You will not have an issue as long as your medicaton is properly labeled whether or not it is prescription.
This was not the case when security found my insulin and syringes on entering the festival in 2008. The insulin was in the original vials, labels intact. I was asked to show prescriptions and an ID with name matching the name on the prescriptions, which I had in my possession. Would I have been denied access if I'd purchased the medicine and equipment legally, without a prescription?
I understand this very well as I need to carry an EpiPen on me at all times and don't bother carrying the precription most of the time and it is not even needed in most cases. This is why I stated that you would not have a problem with "properly labeled medication" and did not just say "prescripton medication". You will not have an issue as long as your medicaton is properly labeled whether or not it is prescription.
This was not the case when security found my insulin and syringes on entering the festival in 2008. The insulin was in the original vials, labels intact. I was asked to show prescriptions and an ID with name matching the name on the prescriptions, which I had in my possession. Would I have been denied access if I'd purchased the medicine and equipment legally, without a prescription?
We have a few different things going on here. If it is precription medication then they can ask for you to match it with your ID at their discretion. If it is non prescription then they have to let you in with it (as long as it is in a properly labeled container) just like your wheel chair analogy. This being said it does not mean some of the security goons may not try to hassle you anyway in which case you may have to ask for supervisors and fight for your right to do so. The security goons like harassing people for all kinds of stupid things.
General piece of advice - If anyone even suspects they may have an issue with getting in with and/or storing medication at Bonnaroo make contact with the wonderful people that deal with Access issues at Bonnaroo using their coantact email: access@bonnaroo.com
If needed they can either send you an email allowing you to use the access toolbooths or give you the name, and sometimes phone number, of a contact person in case security does prove to be a problem.
Post by questionablesanity on Jun 7, 2010 11:40:09 GMT -5
Technically, Roo is not a public event so they don't have to let you bring anything in. Of course, they're not assholes (for the most part), so it's a moot point.
Have any of the type 1s here ever thought about an insulin pump? I know several people with them and they can't say enough good things about them.
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