TSA Rules · Updated October 4, 2026
Can You Bring an Insulin Pump on a Plane?
Yes. TSA lets you keep attached insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) on during screening, but follow the instructions for each exact device model. Some pumps must not enter body scanners or baggage X-ray machines; ask for alternative screening. A CGM’s scanner permission does not cover a connected pump.
The rules
Carry-on essentials
Move through the airport fast and keep everything in its place from gate to gate.
Insulin pumps, CGMs and travel supplies
| Item | Carry-on | Checked | The rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin pump (worn) | Yes | — | Follow your pump’s instructions; request alternate screening if needed |
| Continuous glucose monitor | Yes | — | Check the exact CGM model; its scanner clearance does not cover a pump |
| Insulin & vials | Yes | Yes | Medically necessary liquid; declare it |
| Pump supplies / infusion sets | Yes | Yes | No quantity limit |
| Sharps / used supplies | Yes | Yes | Carry a sharps container |
The official word
Straight from TSA
“Insulin and diabetes-related supplies, equipment and medications, including a pump, are allowed through the checkpoint once they have been screened.”
TSA / DOT (July 2026)
Before the checkpoint
Plan screening for your device model
No. Your pump and CGM stay on. Just tell the officer you are wearing a medical device before you are screened.
Check each device separately. Tandem pumps and the MiniMed 780G system have manufacturer restrictions on full-body scanners and baggage X-ray screening; request an alternative method according to the device instructions. Dexcom G7 and G7 15 Day are CGMs whose manufacturer permits AIT body scanners and luggage scanning. That permission does not apply to a connected pump, another CGM model, or other system components.
Keep insulin, spare sets, and a sharps container in your carry-on so a delayed checked bag never leaves you short.
FAQ
Insulin pump air-travel questions
Can you go through airport security with an insulin pump?
Do you have to take off an insulin pump for a body scanner?
Can you bring insulin on a plane?
Should diabetes supplies go in carry-on or checked?
Sources checked July 2026: TSA, What Can I Bring · DOT, passengers with disabilities. Rules change; confirm before you fly.