Mini Insulin Pens

hale710 · Jan 8, 2014

Great idea for smaller bags and pockets etc.

I've recently invested in some giant clutches which fit my pens and needles, but still have to play Tetris to fit my testing kit AND purse. testing kit always wins so that means the other half is footing the bill all night since I've got no purse

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Njieberridge · Jan 8, 2014

flemmycfc said:
Hello Everyone i am 16 and a type 1 diabetic and have been for 1 and a half years now .
For me when im going out i have to take so much with me , i would need a handbag to carry all the stuff in when im going out.
One of the very simple ideas i thought of would be Mini Isulin Pens with say maybe 90 units of insulin in maybe someting you could even have in your wallet.
the problem for me the pen is too big it just sticks out of my pocket and awkward to walk with but i think having mini insulin pens could change this.

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Njieberridge · Jan 8, 2014

I'm first in line, what a great idea, ideal when just going out for the evening!!!

fractureman · Jan 8, 2014

I remember when they were 1.5 as opposed to 3ml pens were still same length just changed the cartridge more often.
You want 3ml size but in half length I guess. I'm gonna be boring & say can't wait to get my pump in few weeks

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flemmycfc · Jan 10, 2014

come on guys keep voting!

Hooked · Jan 13, 2014

A mini pen would be a GREAT idea!

ShellyC23 · Jan 13, 2014

I would also welcome a mini testing kit. Strips only come in one size of 50 strips which is quite bulky. A container which was thinner and held only 10 or 12 would be ideal.

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robert72 · Jan 13, 2014

ShellyC23 said:
I would also welcome a mini testing kit. Strips only come in one size of 50 strips which is quite bulky. A container which was thinner and held only 10 or 12 would be ideal.

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The strips for Abbott meters come in foil-wrapped strips - very flat compared to tubs

Fallgal · Jan 13, 2014

I don't use insulin and I personally love large handbags, but I think anything that lightens your load (no pun intended) is a great idea. I imagine it is especially annoying for men to have to carry all their supplies.

ShellyC23 · Jan 14, 2014

I use contour next strips which come in a hard round tub which holds 50 strips. They need to be kept in the container and that's quite bulky to carry if you only want to go on a day or night out.

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Louwalker71 · Jan 17, 2014

Love the idea. My evening bag is always bulging when I go out

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Kimbag73 · Jan 17, 2014

Sounds brilliant!

Kim x

spaceman · Jan 18, 2014

flemmycfc said:
Hello Everyone i am 16 and a type 1 diabetic and have been for 1 and a half years now .
For me when im going out i have to take so much with me , i would need a handbag to carry all the stuff in when im going out.
One of the very simple ideas i thought of would be Mini Isulin Pens with say maybe 90 units of insulin in maybe someting you could even have in your wallet.
the problem for me the pen is too big it just sticks out of my pocket and awkward to walk with but i think having mini insulin pens could change this.

Leave a vote if you think this could make a difference.

sounds a good idea ,you could hide them away from prying eyes

Medusa41 · Jan 18, 2014

Fabulous idea - would love a min insulin pen!

jenna10 · Jan 18, 2014

flemmycfc said:
Hello Everyone i am 16 and a type 1 diabetic and have been for 1 and a half years now .
For me when im going out i have to take so much with me , i would need a handbag to carry all the stuff in when im going out.
One of the very simple ideas i thought of would be Mini Isulin Pens with say maybe 90 units of insulin in maybe someting you could even have in your wallet.
the problem for me the pen is too big it just sticks out of my pocket and awkward to walk with but i think having mini insulin pens could change this.

Leave a vote if you think this could make a difference.

be good for goin out and about

jenna10 · Jan 18, 2014

flemmycfc said:
Hello Everyone i am 16 and a type 1 diabetic and have been for 1 and a half years now .
For me when im going out i have to take so much with me , i would need a handbag to carry all the stuff in when im going out.
One of the very simple ideas i thought of would be Mini Isulin Pens with say maybe 90 units of insulin in maybe someting you could even have in your wallet.
the problem for me the pen is too big it just sticks out of my pocket and awkward to walk with but i think having mini insulin pens could change this.

would be great when u r out and about so u dont hav 2 carry a big bag just cause it xx

flemmycfc · Feb 1, 2014

lets go guys keep your votes and comments coming !

tizzy · Feb 1, 2014

Would love it but doubt I'd get one

dancing-paul · Feb 2, 2014

I find sticking everything I need in my pockets works perfectly well. Including when I'm on a night out. (Insulin pen, sweets, needles, tester, money, phone, wallet etc... It all fits in)
One problem about having the pen sticking out of my pocket during the day is I get asked if people can borrow my pen.
Mini pens would be awesome but knowing me ill risk losing em all the time. So na from me. Sorry dude :/ x

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iPump · Jun 17, 2015

flemmycfc said:
Hello Everyone i am 16 and a type 1 diabetic and have been for 1 and a half years now .
For me when im going out i have to take so much with me , i would need a handbag to carry all the stuff in when im going out.
One of the very simple ideas i thought of would be Mini Isulin Pens with say maybe 90 units of insulin in maybe someting you could even have in your wallet.
the problem for me the pen is too big it just sticks out of my pocket and awkward to walk with but i think having mini insulin pens could change this.

Leave a vote if you think this could make a difference.

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