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Permalink Reply by Phill Dill on February 13, 2012 at 5:20am

That is great for women but what about us men. I have gone to walmart and got a little hard shell case for about $10 they have them in several areas of the store but I did find mine in the school supplies. Works well as I am hard on things and I am sure it has saved me more than I have spent on it.

Permalink Reply by Bec on February 13, 2012 at 5:57pm

Phill - I used several different pens when I was first diagnosed (I use syringes now, as I found the pens too bulky for me) and each one pen came with a case and extra slots for insulin and tips (it was a hard case, you dropped it, it fell apart, but simply snapped back together)...perhaps, contact the company you purchase your pen from and see if they have something...?

Permalink Reply by Bec on February 13, 2012 at 5:55pm

I was originally on the pen - hated them :( The bulk of the pen in no way compares to the sleekness of a syringe, for moi ;)
I'm terrified of the pump - I like my needles, have never refrigerated my vials (never told to); if kept in the proper conditions the vials I use are fine for 30 days outside of the fridge. I too use the trusty ol' make-up kit (holds a vial and needles just marvellously) - good luck with your transition to the pump!! :)

Permalink Reply by Michael McClure on February 15, 2012 at 3:21pm

I've never, ever refrigerated my vials once I start using them (they are in the fridge beforehand, of course).

 

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Permalink Reply by Bec on February 16, 2012 at 5:27am

Cool - that makes me feel better (that I'm not alone! Ha ha!) :)