Food you are allowed to board with
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You never mentioned initially that you were allergic to anything.
Type 2 Diabetis is a condition you will have to live with ... for life. If you are not on medication I would think that, although serious, it may not perhaps be as serious as it could be. It is a good thing that you are aware of the good foods and the not so good foods but do not let this condition run your life, just learn to live with it. With the exception of specific foods which you may be allergic to, there is no food which is totally banned to a Type2 diabetic. Certainly there are foods which you should try to avoid but the secret is consume food at regular periods and in moderation including alcohol.
If you feel you must take sardines and boiled eggs then I would strongly recommend that you incorporate them into a healthy salad in a bowl with a sealed lid. Alternatively you could always take with you, as I do, fresh salad sandwiches. Absolutely no problem with security.
Type 2 Diabetis is a condition you will have to live with ... for life. If you are not on medication I would think that, although serious, it may not perhaps be as serious as it could be. It is a good thing that you are aware of the good foods and the not so good foods but do not let this condition run your life, just learn to live with it. With the exception of specific foods which you may be allergic to, there is no food which is totally banned to a Type2 diabetic. Certainly there are foods which you should try to avoid but the secret is consume food at regular periods and in moderation including alcohol.
If you feel you must take sardines and boiled eggs then I would strongly recommend that you incorporate them into a healthy salad in a bowl with a sealed lid. Alternatively you could always take with you, as I do, fresh salad sandwiches. Absolutely no problem with security.
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Whilst completely sympathetic with dietary needs in flight, if somebody opened a ponging, stinking can of sardines of all things (!!) on board an aircraft next to me, don't think I'd be accountable for my actions!
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Just to show that you can never tell who is going to be upset by what you eat - and bardos please ignore this post as it's not about you!
I am allergic to coffee, even the smell makes my stomach churn. It's been like this all my life and it's not difficult to avoid. Except ... I recall a BD from LHR to Scotland in 1998 and BD were showing off their new wonder breakfast in Biz. Good food and large cups of steaming coffee to rival what the likes of Starbucks were offering at the time.
I was enjoying the meal a great deal when the bloke next to me got one of these coffees. He slurped and then turned to me to say how wonderful it was and waved the mug in my direction and I had to grab the cloth napkin and hold it over my face to prevent myself delivering my breakfast to him in a way that would spoil the start of the day for both of us!
Tin of sardines? I wouldn't mind - just keep the coffee away.
I am allergic to coffee, even the smell makes my stomach churn. It's been like this all my life and it's not difficult to avoid. Except ... I recall a BD from LHR to Scotland in 1998 and BD were showing off their new wonder breakfast in Biz. Good food and large cups of steaming coffee to rival what the likes of Starbucks were offering at the time.
I was enjoying the meal a great deal when the bloke next to me got one of these coffees. He slurped and then turned to me to say how wonderful it was and waved the mug in my direction and I had to grab the cloth napkin and hold it over my face to prevent myself delivering my breakfast to him in a way that would spoil the start of the day for both of us!
Tin of sardines? I wouldn't mind - just keep the coffee away.
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Instead of a metal spoon, have you considered carrying a "Spork". (available from Amazon and many other dealers for a few pounds).
I've taken one on many aircraft and never had a problem with security.
I've taken one on many aircraft and never had a problem with security.
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You can cut someone's throat with a credit card.
On other contraband, in a weekend glossy was a KEY TOOL. This cunning tool has 3 screw drivers, nail file, tweezers and a bottle opener. How do you get in on board? It fits over a standard Yale key. Would it be spotted?
Then there is a 12-section pen. It writes. It also has a hole punch, steel file, long and short cutting blades, two screwdrivers, a nail remover, tweezers, saw, steel fork and ear pick. Again, would that be picked up?
Then this nonsense about liquids? What's wrong with solids and using readily available solvent on the aircraft?
How about Maltessers or even BombBombs?
On other contraband, in a weekend glossy was a KEY TOOL. This cunning tool has 3 screw drivers, nail file, tweezers and a bottle opener. How do you get in on board? It fits over a standard Yale key. Would it be spotted?
Then there is a 12-section pen. It writes. It also has a hole punch, steel file, long and short cutting blades, two screwdrivers, a nail remover, tweezers, saw, steel fork and ear pick. Again, would that be picked up?
Then this nonsense about liquids? What's wrong with solids and using readily available solvent on the aircraft?
How about Maltessers or even BombBombs?
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No but if the maltesser was a dumdum one that expanded in the throat.
Who mentioned bonbons?
Who mentioned bonbons?
Interesting point EISNN made about nuts. Certainly BA and American provide nuts before the meal in both Business and First, and in American's case, the nuts are 'loose' i.e. not ina sealed packet.
Airline meals are generally pretty awful, no matter what class you fly, and diabetic ones frequently more so!
Airline meals are generally pretty awful, no matter what class you fly, and diabetic ones frequently more so!
We should all be able to take packed lunches - those up the front in some wicker basket thing with champagne & glasses - those in the back Tupperware and them boxes of drinks with a straw on the side.
Thing is - the stink.
I flew some years ago now (prolly late '90's) from HK to Qingdao - we chose Dragon Air (sensible at the time given the alternatives) but it was a one class flight and checking in late for some reason - I was stuck between a girl who opened her dried cuttlefish from the moment the wheels were off the ground and on t'other side an old gentleman who hercked up snot and spat it onto the floor of th' 'plane every 5 minutes - though the stewardess bought him hand fulls of tissues he appeared to not understand how to use them. Looking forward to the next 3 hours I motioned to the stewardess that I needed a medicinal glass of wine - the kindly lass bought me a full bottle which helped put me into a thankful sleep.
Thing is - the stink.
I flew some years ago now (prolly late '90's) from HK to Qingdao - we chose Dragon Air (sensible at the time given the alternatives) but it was a one class flight and checking in late for some reason - I was stuck between a girl who opened her dried cuttlefish from the moment the wheels were off the ground and on t'other side an old gentleman who hercked up snot and spat it onto the floor of th' 'plane every 5 minutes - though the stewardess bought him hand fulls of tissues he appeared to not understand how to use them. Looking forward to the next 3 hours I motioned to the stewardess that I needed a medicinal glass of wine - the kindly lass bought me a full bottle which helped put me into a thankful sleep.
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On other contraband, in a weekend glossy was a KEY TOOL. This cunning tool has 3 screw drivers, nail file, tweezers and a bottle opener.
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Nuts and sardines
radeng, does that mean there's nuts loose on AA flights?
bardos, if you can't get a doctor to prescribe insulin for you (which I think should be the best treatment in most cases), dried meat (such as air-dried ham) will probably be more acceptable for your fellow passengers than sardines of all things. Also raw cucumbers and most types of green lettuce can be considered to contain no useful carbs, and make a refreshing change.
Any raw food you bring should be eaten up before landing though, if it's an international flight, or you may have to give it up at customs. Or just phone the airline and explain exactly which foods you can and can't eat. Some at least will be able to adapt.
That said, I'm a type I diabetic and your situation re treatment may be entirely different. But no subject drift intended...
bardos, if you can't get a doctor to prescribe insulin for you (which I think should be the best treatment in most cases), dried meat (such as air-dried ham) will probably be more acceptable for your fellow passengers than sardines of all things. Also raw cucumbers and most types of green lettuce can be considered to contain no useful carbs, and make a refreshing change.
Any raw food you bring should be eaten up before landing though, if it's an international flight, or you may have to give it up at customs. Or just phone the airline and explain exactly which foods you can and can't eat. Some at least will be able to adapt.That said, I'm a type I diabetic and your situation re treatment may be entirely different. But no subject drift intended...
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Bardos, as already said by others, sardines are a very bad idea and even if you remove all the liquid and get them through security in a tupperware box, the cabin crew might well take them away from you once the smell spreads through the cabin.
Getting caught nicking cutlery will put a premature end to your travels. Is a spoon worth that?
If you tell us what airline you will be flying, someone here will be able to tell you if they are willing and able to supply you with a cutlery set. All legacy carriers have them, no idea about Locos.
The spork mentioned by 419 is excellent; I have crossed worldwide security points with one of those in my flightbag for years.
Solid foods, preferably non smelly ones, will not be a problem. Most cabin crew will even be happy to keep them in the onboard fridge for you.
Many passengers with special needs come completely unprepared and expect cabin crew to magically produce whatever it is they need. And get shirty when we are unable to supply medicines/kosher/gluten free/ diabetic food out of thin air at 30 000 ft.
So compliments on your wish to be suitably prepared.
Getting caught nicking cutlery will put a premature end to your travels. Is a spoon worth that?
If you tell us what airline you will be flying, someone here will be able to tell you if they are willing and able to supply you with a cutlery set. All legacy carriers have them, no idea about Locos.
The spork mentioned by 419 is excellent; I have crossed worldwide security points with one of those in my flightbag for years.
Solid foods, preferably non smelly ones, will not be a problem. Most cabin crew will even be happy to keep them in the onboard fridge for you.
Many passengers with special needs come completely unprepared and expect cabin crew to magically produce whatever it is they need. And get shirty when we are unable to supply medicines/kosher/gluten free/ diabetic food out of thin air at 30 000 ft.
So compliments on your wish to be suitably prepared.
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Ah - that's the point, coffee (fresh or old) is one of the WORST smells in the world. Along with beer, ANY kind of beer. Also curry spice, even coriander [strictly it's a herb not a spice but it is still repulsive!] and the list goes on. Unfortunately, I was born with a palate that is intolerant of many things and even the smell of them just make me heave. Enjoy your meal. 
PAXBOY, how unfortunate being allergic to even the smell of coffee 
Fresh coffee and fresh bread, the two best smells in the world
Fresh coffee and fresh bread, the two best smells in the world