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I was arrested and they towed my car I would not let them search it. My insulin pump was in it. They would not give it to me unless I let

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Njarðvík, IS

Them search it or until they were done. They towed the car on sept 4 they wouldn’t give it back to me till Sept 11. Now I find out they were done with the search on the Fifth. What should I do??

December 16, 2025
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What should you do about being denied access to your insulin pump during your arrest?

I'm really sorry you went through this—being separated from your insulin pump for a week must have been incredibly stressful and potentially dangerous for your health.

This situation involves legal rights rather than diabetes management Show Full Answer

What should you do about being denied access to your insulin pump during your arrest?

I'm really sorry you went through this—being separated from your insulin pump for a week must have been incredibly stressful and potentially dangerous for your health.

This situation involves legal rights rather than diabetes management, so you'll want to consult with a lawyer who specializes in civil rights or criminal defense. They can help you understand if your rights were violated when you were denied access to necessary medical equipment.

In the meantime, here are some steps to consider:

- Document everything: Write down dates, times, who you spoke with, and what was said about your insulin pump
- Get medical records from this period showing how your diabetes management was affected
- File a complaint with the police department's internal affairs division
- Contact a civil rights attorney to discuss potential legal action

For future situations, consider:

- Keeping backup diabetes supplies in multiple locations (home, work, with a trusted friend)
- Wearing a medical alert bracelet that identifies you have type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump
- Having a letter from your doctor explaining your medical needs and equipment

Going forward, make sure you have a backup plan for insulin delivery in case you're ever separated from your pump again, whether through long-acting insulin injections or other methods your healthcare team recommends.

December 16, 2025
A myT1Dteam Member

My pod was on me but my machine was in the car that controlled it I’m on the Omnipod wireless sorry if I explained it wrong

December 17, 2025
A myT1Dteam Member

Why did you not have your pump on with it working? I didnt know a pump was something you took off? Also, if they towed your car then they arrested you. What was the charge?

December 17, 2025 (edited)

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