Portable solutions for carrying glucometer

Have wracked my brains and can think of only a few things. Our 14 year old would like to just stick her cell phone in her pocket, pump is clipped to inside of jeans, and run out the door without always having to lug around a purse...... except..... she can't do this because she has to carry around her glucometer. Does not want to wear a spibelt, waistit or other type of belt, at least not all the time. I have a pocket in a pinch from Tallygear that I could pin into jeans somewhere. And old spandex pump packs I could do the same. Problems still with meter. We have freestyle flash and their small lancet, but those darn strip containers are too bulky. Does anyone carry strips in another container? If so would they be viable? Would only have to pack enough strips for a few hours. Other options are using a Bayer Breeze 2 which has stips in the drum or a True to Go meter. At some point the meter companies need to address this issue and give us true portability. Any ideas?

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Permalink Reply by Jan on May 4, 2011 at 2:20am
Beginning to like the Precision Extra with the strips wrapped in foil option more and more. But pricey. We have one for ketone testing. My wallet is not going to like this.....
Permalink Reply by dickengel on May 3, 2011 at 11:19am
Boys are easier we have pockets everywgere. One thing i hate though is shirts without pockets - I always use the shirt pocket for the cgm. But women do have one storage place that we men dont have. I understand many women tuck odds and ends in their bra.
Permalink Reply by tmana on April 18, 2013 at 7:05am

Since this thread has been re-opened...

My solution is a neoprene digital camera case that can fit my Freestyle Lite meter and lancing device, a vial of strips, my basic ID (state ID, one or two bank/credit cards, radio license), and a few dollars "mad money". Falls out the front pocket of low-risers, but stays in the back pocket pretty well. Most of the time, though, I wear natural-waist pants and jeans. The neoprene with a sueded side keeps it fairly secure in my cycling jersey (the original reason for this change).

Permalink Reply by Tabacblond on April 17, 2013 at 3:31pm
Accu check mobile is my answer :-)
i spent my time in hospital researching accessories for all that stuff you need until I could get my hands on mobile.
I couldn't find anything good leather quality and pretty. So I thought of adjusting Kate Spade travel wallet. But these round boxes didn't fit!
I keep nano at home in case but carry mobile with me. I hate these strip holders. Why they are all round? Who's stupid design they are all coping?
Permalink Reply by Khürt Williams on April 17, 2013 at 5:10pm

Interesting answers. Imagine what boys ( and men ) must live with. Cute little purses? I don't think so.

Permalink Reply by Amy on April 17, 2013 at 11:02pm
In high school I refused to wear anything other than cargo pants. Insulin, syringes, and meter were on one side, and food was on the other. I don't think they make cargo pants much anymore, plus I think they've gone out of style, but they really were the best way to avoid a purse...
Permalink Reply by Trudy on April 18, 2013 at 5:04am

Hi Amy. I wear cargo pants all year from Duluth Trading Co. I think that their cargo shorts are popular in the summer, male or female. Add a spibelt to that, and you can carry a lot of stuff.

Permalink Reply by Amy on April 18, 2013 at 1:40pm
!!! My carrying things at work nightmares may be over!
Permalink Reply by Skier304 on April 18, 2013 at 5:22am

I realize this is an old thread, but I have a meter strip container all in one that I will grab when i want to travel light. I simply drop a lancer tip or two in the container and the whole deal is about the size of a film container. The meter strip combo is called the SideKick and you can get it a Walmart for $19 which includes 50 strips.

Permalink Reply by jims on April 18, 2013 at 8:06pm

I have a small pack that holds it all and I can grab in a moment. That has saved me tons of grief and can blast out the door in a moment.

Possibly a belt pack or fanny pack might help as well.

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