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Kit bag

koicarp

Member
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Location
Guernsey
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Just wondering what everyone uses to carry al their kit around in?

I've tried a few different cases and end up using many pockets if I'm going out for a meal or something like that, it's such a pain having to lug around a bag all he time though.

I'm going to Mexico in May and will be heading to some activity parks where you end up getting very wet so that's something else I'm going to have to think about, I know there will be lockers but I don't like the thought of not having any supplies on me in case I go low.
Any experience in this area?
 
Mine all goes in my wife's handbag if out for the day together

I don't blame you for not trusting lockers, I'm sure they'll be waterproof rucksacks or waist bags somewhere on the net, maybe try putting your meter, pens and hypo treatment in them sealable plastic bags to give them some protection from the water.
 
I wouldn't be too worried about going low in an amusement park. I'm sure there will be candy and soda stands on every corner.

A small waterproof backpack is probably what I'd use if it were me.
 
http://www.theidbandco.com/Large-Medical-ID-Box-5200
I have one of these it holds pretty much everything
I also have an A5 Filofax with zip pocket inserts, it looks like I'm carrying a book
And in my car I have a silk and leather pencil case.
If I have to take all my meds out I have a back pack with wheels so I can carry it or pull it along.
 
TorqPenderloin said:
I wouldn't be too worried about going low in an amusement park. I'm sure there will be candy and soda stands on every corner.

A small waterproof backpack is probably what I'd use if it were me.
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Have you ever tried queuing for hypo treatment at these stands... I end up feeling like the guy whose daughter was abducted in the film "Taken"..

I do have an army utility belt bag clip on thing that I aquired in a German gun shop. That just about holds my meter, bolus pen & fast acting hypo treatment.. (Just to add. I am not a "pro gunner".)
 
@Jaylee, I never thought of that, I use a police utility belt when I take the dogs out, it has several pockets for treats etc but would be ideal for amusement parks. I got mine from ebay, there was a selection of attachments to add to it
 
Shar67 said:
@Jaylee, I never thought of that, I use a police utility belt when I take the dogs out, it has several pockets for treats etc but would be ideal for amusement parks. I got mine from ebay, there was a selection of attachments to add to it
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I'm surprised you managed to get hold of any police issue stuff.. (Fair play though.)
I used to work for a secure document destruction company. (We recycled.) one of our customers was the constabulary..
I have also shredded ruined uniforms, helmets, high vizzes.. & even confiscated pornography.. Lol
 
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It was a police officer who told me what company to look for on eBay, cannot remember name.
Belt is great for walks, I bought a water bottle with loop that I attached to belt via a carabiner so set up to do lots of miles, luckily I live by a river so some good trekking especially about 4.30am when there is hardly any body about.
The river is different every day, always meet a jogger or cyclist no matter what route I take.
 
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