Sharps Container

[spcl4cs_gal]

I will be taking insulin with me on my cruise next month and wonder if it is necessary to complete the Passenger Health form found on the Princess website.

 

Regarding a sharps container should I request one prior to the cruise or will it be ok to wait to speak with my room steward about getting one?

 

Thanks and happy sailing! :)

[WupperAV]

Fill out the form. Request the sharps container and they will have one in the room. They don't find it a problem as my wife was very ill, had lots of meds and needles and they didn't blink an eye. They deal with it every day.

[wheezedr]

Do fill out the form so they can arrange this as needed. When DW was using an injectable in past I was impressed how well Princess handled everything.

[smslms]

Your room steward will be happy to provide one if you mention it to him.

[Treven]

I've waited until I met my cabin steward, the first day. Within a few hours he provided me with a sharps container, bright yellow, and automatically replaced it when the first one was full. Of course the number of containers will depend on the length of the cruise and how many times a day/injections. It's really no big deal.

[OCruisers]

Our cabin steward has always gotten one for us. :)

[TracieABD]

I would just request one on day one from our steward... not a problem.

[peety3]

I will be taking insulin with me on my cruise next month and wonder if it is necessary to complete the Passenger Health form found on the Princess website.

Why do you wonder if it's necessary? If you take a medication that if stopped could or would result in death, you should not wonder if you should disclose it, you should simply do it.

 

Or, let me frame it differently: imagine that the ship needs to divert for a medical evacuation for you, the individual who takes insulin but did not disclose it. Now, imagine that the cruise line bills you for the fuel cost of getting the ship to a convenient spot for a medical evacuation, because you didn't disclose it.

[spcl4cs_gal]

Gee I guess I've been told...

[4olivers]

My husband and our 11 yr old son are both T1 and on insulin pumps. Thanks for posting this!

 

 

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[Thrak]

I've never even thought of this but it is very good to know. Thanks for the question and for the answers.

[GUT2407]

I will be taking insulin with me on my cruise next month and wonder if it is necessary to complete the Passenger Health form found on the Princess website.

 

Regarding a sharps container should I request one prior to the cruise or will it be ok to wait to speak with my room steward about getting one?

 

Thanks and happy sailing! :)

 

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[riclop]

I will be taking insulin with me on my cruise next month and wonder if it is necessary to complete the Passenger Health form found on the Princess website.

 

Regarding a sharps container should I request one prior to the cruise or will it be ok to wait to speak with my room steward about getting one?

 

Thanks and happy sailing! :)

 

Speak with the steward.

[Putterdude]

We don't need a sharps container, however because we need an accessible cabin the steward often asks if we need a container.

[deborahjo]

It is better to request it before hand. Should be on you profile in case something happens to you when by yourself.

 

I am a diabetic and walk the ships alone sometime. I would hate for something to happen to me and the crew not know I am a diabetic.

[Shelly97060]

You can request a sharps container from your room steward on the first day.

[fuzwuz12]

Ask for what you need in advance. There may not be an endless supply available for all who did not request in advance. We always request a sharps container, distilled water for two people and extension cords for two CPAP machines.

[Lucky TGO]

The cabin steward will get you one right away. We never requested one in advance.

Tony

[Mommypig]

You can be in any cabin and request a sharps container. Also, if you speak with the maitre' and let him know you are diabetic you can get crudités delivered to your table in the MDR for you to eat instead of the rolls, and a plate of steamed vegetables to augment the main course. I also got permission to bring on Diet Pepsi because I can't have aspartame

[ruthnewark]

Where is the Passenger Health form on the Princess Website please? I can't find it. Thanks

[greenie082756]

Its on the guest check in tab on your My Princess sheet.

 

Medical, Accessibility and Dietary Requirements

[ruthnewark]

That's where I expected it to be, Theresa. But when I clicked there, it only comes up with a Dietery page.

[GweninTX]

Just ask your steward when you see him. Easy!

[cdngrl]

my (grown) daughter is T1 and she doesn't fill out the medical form. its been part of her life forever and well managed, so she doesn't even think about it.

 

ask the steward for the container. for those worried about no one knowing her condition--she ALWAYS wears her medic alert bracelet.

[skf]

I am diabetic too (since 1958) & we do put this on our profile. The headwaiter may come over and offer a specialized menu; they will do this for anyone with allergy issues & such.