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Permalink Reply by M on June 19, 2007 at 4:55pm

I keep everything in my 'portable pancreas' (my handbag, as I wrote about on my blog) Which tends to overflow. Don't stand too close, it might POP!

As I said in that post, I reckon I need to move on to using a backpack. A handbag is (to me anyway) generally a fairly dainty little thing... not this fat bulging mess of a bag where the zips hardly do up!

The trickiest bit for me is when I'm riding my bike. My bike is new and basic, it has no area to attach anything. I have a bum-bag but it gets in the way when I'm riding so I don't wear it. I've tried attaching it to the bike, with some success, but it ends up flopping around... but I'll find a way! So long as I have my meter and a few lollies, I'm ok. At least I thought to buy a water bottle holder when I bought the bike!

I wouldn't go anywhere without my meter, insulin, lollies & water. I can leave my cellphone behind.. even my wallet, but never ever my D supplies. They're a part of me... my portable pancreas must be with me at all times.

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Permalink Reply by Jodi on June 19, 2007 at 5:09pm

I guess this is one of those times where being a woman is a good thing. I just pop mine in my purse, then when I get home, I move it to my desk, then my bedside cabinet. I love my Accu-Check Compact because I don't have to worry about strips. I keep extra drums (holds 17 strips) at work, in my car, in my purse and in my husband's truck so there is never a concern that I'll run out. I've been having the same meter for 4 years and I've only had to change the battery once. I love it.

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Permalink Reply by Scott Strumello on June 19, 2007 at 5:38pm

I carry a messenger bag I got at H&M which seems to be sufficient. Previously, I used a half-backpack, but they didn't seem to sell many out the following year when my bag was shredded, so I looked for alternatives. When I am really traveling light, I will stuff everything into a touristy fanny pack, but usually I prefer the larger messenger bag ... it looks better and holds more.

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Stratton on June 19, 2007 at 9:23pm

So far I throw everything that I think I might need into a backpack that I used to use for a diaper bag. I have enough room in there for the meter pack with the strips and the lancet device, wipes, juice box, glucose tablets, and a notebook to record everything in. We're still new at this so I am sure that it will become less as soon as we are more stable. I am anxious to try the mini meter. I think it might be easier to carry.

Lisa

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Permalink Reply by L W on June 19, 2007 at 9:42pm

I just toss it in my purse, of course, this now means my purse always goes with me, and I don't really use my small purse or my fanny pack anymore, but it's not bad once you get used to it.

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Permalink Reply by Sasha on June 19, 2007 at 11:26pm

I agree with Jolie, being a woman also works for me :) I just toss everything in my purse as well: meter (in an all included case), insulin pen (also in the case it came in) in case my pump suddenly stops working, spare supplies for the pump in case a tire ... sorry the set goes bad, some petrol in the form of glucose tabs. The only side effect is I can hardly pick the purse up but at least I'm prepared.

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Permalink Reply by itsnotabeeper on June 20, 2007 at 5:24am

I agree, girls luck out here. My D-supplies are my excuse to buy a Coach bag. Pre-pump, I never even carried a purse. But, I had to do the girly thing and buy a purse once I started pumping 3 years ago. I carry my MM Logic meter in it's original case. In that case, I have extra insulin, test strips, battery, syringe (just in case) and my poker. My purse also has my glucose tabs, extra infusion set (just in case) and a reservoir. After adding my wallet, my cell and a pill container for daily meds I really don't have any extra space. Being married to the pump definitely requires me to have a bag with me at all times. I bring the meter case (which has most of my essential supplies) from my purse into my desk at work and at home it is moved to the kitchen. I figure since I eat there, I do most of my testing there. I have a second meter by my bed which stays there all the time. I have an extra in my desk at work just in case I forget my regular one. The only exception I really make to carrying everything in my purse is if I go to a ballgame, concert, or some sort of outdoor festival-type thing. In those cases, I try to condense to a smaller bag, sometimes a backpack to keep me hands free. It's always a challenge finding the right bag to store supplies. Trips to Disney, for instance, typically require a small backpack suitable for supplies, snacks and a camera. I remember pre-pump, all I would carry is a pre-loaded syringe which I would typically place in my pocket. Those days are gone ;o(

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Permalink Reply by Kristofer Ruiz on June 20, 2007 at 7:43am

I'm in college, so I just put my little case with meter, strips etc. in a pocket of my bookbag (one of those messenger bag things). The only pain is when I'm just going out with friends or something and I have to go around with that bulky thing in my pocket. I'd actually prefer taking my bookbag, but it's a bit much for my testing supplies. I need to find something that can attach to my belt (and stay there), and hold everything I need to have with me without being too bulky.

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Permalink Reply by Stacie H on June 20, 2007 at 11:39am

I carry a bag or backpack to work everyday with my purse, meter (in the case that came with it), extra reservoirs & infusion sets, insulin, a couple of syringes in case my pump stops working, my lunch, and enough snacks to get through the day. I have glucose tabs in my purse. Lately I've been just taking this same bag wherever I go on the weekends.

If I'm going somewhere that I don't want to keep up with my bag or a decent-sized purse, I'll put the meter, fingersticker, and strips in a small purse or pocket or my hubby's pocket with my drivers license, cash, and glucose tabs. If I'm really trying to squeeze things into a small space, like when I'm going for a long run and have to put everything in my water bottle waist pack, I take the meter, strips (not in the bottle), and just the lancet without the fingersticker device all in a ziplock.

All of my meters are about the same size, so I carry my main meter, my One Touch UltraSmart.

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Permalink Reply by Lili on June 20, 2007 at 6:59pm

I carry it in my purse. I used to have the Peacock purse, but decided it was too big, so I got the Adorn purse. It's a tiny bit too small for me, but I'm still using it, so I guess I must like it okay. They also make a messenger bag which would probably be better for guys ;)

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Permalink Reply by Jodi on June 21, 2007 at 8:37am

OOOOhhhhh an excuse to buy a new bag!!

"But honey, I need THIS bag...it is tailor made to carry all my diabetic supplies."

Oh yeah! :D

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Permalink Reply by Steve R on June 21, 2007 at 7:31pm

So many replies.. it's great to hear what other folks deal with the same minor annoyance. Thanks.

hmmm... the One Touch Mini is one I've been thinking about. Between newspaper coupons and the manufacturor's web site, they're giving them away right now.

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