Glucose tablet key ring and other gadgets available in the UK
Good morning
I wonder if anyone knows where I could find something in the UK that I could use to put my glucose tablets in and put on my key ring. I know that you can get something like that in the US - but that is a bit far away for me!
Also any suggestions for something similar to put some spare/used needles in - also to carry on a key ring - or have I just invented something?
I am sick of carrying heavy bags with drinks, snacks, plastic boxes for clean needles, boxes for used needles ......... I use a Joe's small-in-one pouch but am sick of leaving a trail of needles because the zip won't stay closed. I think I have managed to cure this by putting a clip on the zip - but again it is bulky if I want to dress smart!
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Permalink Reply by CheekyGrin2011 on -
Great Idea! ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Dusty on -
I share your annoyance mate. I have to carry a backpack as I hate things in pockets usually. I'll work on some ideas.
What would the specs kinda be? Like how many needles roughly would it need to carry?
What about carrying pens & blood meter as well (with strips etc)?
A slender tube system sounds like the way to go. Used needles slide in on e end and maybe pushes a new one out (the other end) ready for use. The pens could be held in a barrel (tube) next to it. Add/remove as many tubes as you like (add more for long journey's). What do you think? -
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Permalink Reply by latvianchick on -
Two pens, 6 needles (to be on the safe side, I inject 5 x a day but sometimes might muff up or need to split doses if I am really high, therefore an extra needle.) One each of two types of insulin cartridges. I am also going to be having to carry an epi-pen due to severe anaphylaxis during the summer. That has its own inbuilt needle.
I think the meter, pricker and can go in its own carrier. -
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Permalink Reply by pincushion on -
I found a brilliant solution for carrying glucose tablets on my keyring in the Desang magazine online. See:- www.gluco-carry.com
It's designed by someone who has diabetes to carry 4 glucose tablets, either clipped on to a key ring or attached on a neck band. -
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