Syringes - two questions

[CynJ]

Two members of my party are insulin-dependent diabetics who generally carry one or two (depending on how long we'll be out for the day) pre-filled insulin syringes. Is there any sort of problem getting these through security or will they need to carry the actual vials/prescriptions with them?

I know all about requesting a sharps container (did that back in '02 and it was very convenient). But I was wondering about where to store the syringes in the room- has anyone had any problems with their syringes coming up missing? My mom actually uses larger than normal insulin syringes because of the amount she takes so she doesn't have to stick herself twice. Should we put them in the safe? Is this a problem at WDW? (I ask this as I know of other folks that traveled non-Disney and had missing syringes).

For that matter do we need to worry about the junior pharmacy they are bringing with us between the two of them?

Thanks!

 

[dragonfly57005]

I don't think it would hurt to store her unused syringes in the safe. it would be quite the hassle to replace them.

if they have any type of narcotics in their minipharmacy - I would definitely keep those in the safe. Those are irreplacable! Better safe than sorry on that and keep the temptation away from other people's eyes.

 

[buffettgirl]

I've never given a single thought to storing syringes in the safe and really, the last time we were there using syringes, we had bags and bags of them because we used about 5 a day, so there was no way I was going to fill up our safe. Now I just travel with one bag as a back up, just in case.
I also think that in florida you can get them OTC in a small quantity so there really is no need to store them in hiding.

And no, you won't have trouble getting into the parks, however, they should be aware that storing their insulin in the syringe can lead to the insulin degrading quickly, and overheating if they're not in a protective case (like a frio). Also, security is probably going to be looking for other items that a person with diabetes would have on them. So syringes and nothing else..is probably going to raise eyebrows.

 

[Cheshire Figment]

1. I have never had my Frio bag check going into any Park. And I'm local and go often.

2. Almost all Park restrooms now have Sharps containers in them for disposal.

3. And I travel a lot and never put my medications or syringes in a room safe.

 

[DCDisney]

I do always keep my injectible meds in the safe. They are incredibly expensive so hard to replace. I had no problems bringing in a syringe or 2 with nothing else except an alcohol swab. I carry a makeup bag where I keep various med stuff, bandaids, etc and they were in there. No problems ever at security.

 

[Talking Hands]

I have never needed to put my syringes in the safe. I have a lunch bag I keep all my diabetes supplies in and it has never been disturbed. I also have never has a problem with taking my syringes and vials into the parks with me. Also you can store your insulin at first aid at any of the parks and I advise this during the summer wen it is really hot. Otherwise they just go in my backpack

 

[niftywench]

I have not used syringes in many years as my MD now has me using the pre filled pens, which i love. i have stored the extras in my room fridges every trip with no issues and have a tiny cool case to bring the ones currently in use. no one has ever given me an issue with traveling in the parks at security checks. the only meds I would put in my safe was my regular pills for anxiety and muscle issues.


jenne

 

[CynJ]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

I shared all this with my mom and aunt. What we're going to do is store the bulk of their needles in the safe, leaving out (in the fridge next to the insulin) what they need for the day.

Because they each have a small carry-on that is strictly just their meds, what we are going to do is to put both carry-ons into an empty larger suitcase that we can lock when we leave for the day. If we stack that suitcase with our others it will be innocuous. Sort of an out of sight out of temptation mentality.

Neither of them are traveling wih narcotics thankfully, but I still wouldn't want anyone making off with any of their meds (talk about breaking the bank if we had to replace them out of pocket!)

On a side note, I feel absolutely horrible even thinking that way about Disney housekeepers as I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with them on my past two trips. But my overactive prudence part of my brain is telling me better safe than sorry.

 

[pbrim]

On a side note, I feel absolutely horrible even thinking that way about Disney housekeepers as I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with them on my past two trips. But my overactive prudence part of my brain is telling me better safe than sorry.

Sometimes it is less about the likelyhood of something happening, and more about the consequences if it does. It is extremely unlikely that anyone would mess with your meds, but if the consequences of this unlikely event would be devastating, it is worth taking reasonable precautions about it.

 

[KPeveler]

Thanks for the feedback, everyone!

I shared all this with my mom and aunt. What we're going to do is store the bulk of their needles in the safe, leaving out (in the fridge next to the insulin) what they need for the day.

Because they each have a small carry-on that is strictly just their meds, what we are going to do is to put both carry-ons into an empty larger suitcase that we can lock when we leave for the day. If we stack that suitcase with our others it will be innocuous. Sort of an out of sight out of temptation mentality.

Neither of them are traveling wih narcotics thankfully, but I still wouldn't want anyone making off with any of their meds (talk about breaking the bank if we had to replace them out of pocket!)

On a side note, I feel absolutely horrible even thinking that way about Disney housekeepers as I've had nothing but wonderful experiences with them on my past two trips. But my overactive prudence part of my brain is telling me better safe than sorry.

Sometimes it is not maliciousness at all, but a simple error that leads to small things getting lost. You accidentally leave a bag on the bed that contains meds or Mousekeeping accidentally knocks something off a table into the dirty sheets they are taking...

Sometimes it is not Disney employees, but someone who slips in behind the Mousekeepers when the door is open and they are in the bathroom or vacuuming (although I do not worry about this at Disney so much as other places). If it makes you feel better, then store things in the safe. I certainly put things in the safe in any hotel.

If it is irreplaceable, make sure it is put away, whether in a safe or in a drawer or suitcase.

You can get a sharps container in room, and they have them in nearly every bathroom in the parks now. There is also a sharps disposal place in First Aid if the restroom containers are full...

 

[Talking Hands]

another option for sharps is a needle clipper. It clips the needle off the syringe and then you can recap and toss. I carry one with me because sharps containers are only available in the clinic at school and often I am in a classroom on the other side of campus

 

[Piper]

I have a small reusable sharps container that I can carry in my purse. It will fit in a fanny pack, backpack, etc. at the parks. When I go out to eat or am shopping, I can feel safe putting my used lancets, test strips and needles in it! It wasn't expensive on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Sharps-Contai...685&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+sharps+container