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Mini Insulin Pens

Do you think Mini insulin pens are a good idea?

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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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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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I'm first in line, what a great idea, ideal when just going out for the evening!!!
 
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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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.
 
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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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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sounds a good idea ,you could hide them away from prying eyes
 
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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be good for goin out and about
 
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
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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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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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