Novo pen pouches or cases

[turtle72]

I have only recently been put onto insulin and when I collected them from my doctors, I was a little dismayed to find that I didn't get a pouch or case to carry spare lancets etc. When I had gestational diabetes 5 yrs ago, I was on 2 types of insulin then too and was given a pouch or case for each pen. I hate the idea of having lancets new and old rattling around at the bottom of my bag. so i guess my question is where can I get a couple of pouches for my Novo pens? I go on holiday in a couple of weeks time and so I would like to get something by then.

Cheers Turtle

[Funnygrl]

Give up changing your lancet like 98% of the diabetic population already has. Problem solved.

[duck]

Turtle, I agree with funnygrl, I think the last time I changed a lancet, John Kerry was running for President in the United States.

Or, do you mean the needles for the pens?

[turtle72]

Turtle, I agree with funnygrl, I think the last time I changed a lancet, John Kerry was running for President in the United States.

Or, do you mean the needles for the pens?

Yeah I mean the needles for the pens. I have to use a sterile one each time I inject which is 4 times a day.

[Funnygrl]

Here's what I would do. Use one needle all day, change them every morning while at home?

[turtle72]

Here's what I would do. Use one needle all day, change them every morning while at home?

Even though I've been told to change the needle each time I inject, which is 4 times a day?

[Funnygrl]

Even though I've been told to change the needle each time I inject, which is 4 times a day?
Mmmhmmmm...seriously, I used to use syringes till the numbers wore off, I can't remember the last time I changed a lancet, and I just took out a set I wore 6 days. We're diabadasses here sometimes, and it works.


Are you using the disposable pens? The disposable ones won't come with a case, the Novopen should have.

[turtle72]

Mmmhmmmm...seriously, I used to use syringes till the numbers wore off, I can't remember the last time I changed a lancet, and I just took out a set I wore 6 days. We're diabadasses here sometimes, and it works.


Are you using the disposable pens? The disposable ones won't come with a case, the Novopen should have.

I had a novo pen when I was pregnant but this time I've got the Novorapid Flexipen. I used to have a really cool pouch with the novo pen too. I wish I could find it.

[barko]

try this..

Medicool - Cases and Bags to keep insulin bottles or pens cool when you travel (http://www.medicool.com/diabetes/diabetes_travel.php)

and this..

Diabetic Supplies-The Insulin Case Shop-Diabetes Supplies for the Diabetic at Great Prices . (http://www.insulincase.com/)

[Mich]

Hey Turtle...

Hustle off to the nearest Drugstore like Longs or Target and check out the makeup case section. They come in all sizes, shapes and colors. They work perfectly if the weather isn't too hot.

If you plan on traveling to a hot area, get a Frio Bag. Available on Amazon and in the back of Diabetic Magazines.

Mich

PS to Nancy-- I NEVER change my lancet either, but did change my pen needles every now and then. :)

[lewsterr]

try this..

Medicool - Cases and Bags to keep insulin bottles or pens cool when you travel (http://www.medicool.com/diabetes/diabetes_travel.php)

and this..

Diabetic Supplies-The Insulin Case Shop-Diabetes Supplies for the Diabetic at Great Prices . (http://www.insulincase.com/)

Barko, have you tried any of these cases such as the Frio to keep the Byetta pen cool? I'm going to be traveling next month, and one of my main concern is keeping the Byetta from overheating, especially in a hot car. The Frio cool pouch looks nice, but I'm wondering if it really lives up to their claims (keeps cool up to 45 hours in 100 degree temps). Not knowing how the Byetta pen measures up to an insulin pen size-wise, do you think the Byetta pen will fit? I need ideas on how to travel with this thing without constantly worrying about it.

[Scarlett]

Here's another T1 that hasn't changed her lancet in ......what are dog years again...I use NovoLog FlexPens and don't change the needle but 2-3 times during the length of time I use the 300 units. I am very good about the low dose needles that I also use for Lantus. I use each needle 2 times and then put them in the haz-mat jug for return to the hospital when I got the container. The only way I can tell the difference with used and clean needles is I bite the top of the needle cover.

Yes, I think I've found just about ALL of us re-use to keep our costs down a bit. The industry will suck the blood out of your wallet!

[turtle72]

Here's another T1 that hasn't changed her lancet in ......what are dog years again...I use NovoLog FlexPens and don't change the needle but 2-3 times during the length of time I use the 300 units. I am very good about the low dose needles that I also use for Lantus. I use each needle 2 times and then put them in the haz-mat jug for return to the hospital when I got the container. The only way I can tell the difference with used and clean needles is I bite the top of the needle cover.

Yes, I think I've found just about ALL of us re-use to keep our costs down a bit. The industry will suck the blood out of your wallet!


Ok, I understand why you don't change you needles as often. Is it really expensive being diabetic in the US? What is the average cost of things? I'm from the UK so mine are free. I work so normally I would pay for my medication but over here once you have a lifelong illness/condition such as insulin dependancy then you're automatically granted free NHS for absolutely everything for the rest of your life, I have an NHS exemtion card. Even my dentist is free now.

I also have an underactive thyroid which I'm on medication for.

[Funnygrl]

My insurance would actually pay for as many lancets or syringes or whatever for me as I need. Not changing it has nothing to do with cost and everything to do with laziness.

[turtle72]

My insurance would actually pay for as many lancets or syringes or whatever for me as I need. Not changing it has nothing to do with cost and everything to do with laziness.


Lol....ok, I get it :D No doubt once the newness has worn off I'll just as bad.:cool:

[Funnygrl]

Lol....ok, I get it :D No doubt once the newness has worn off I'll just as bad.:cool:
Mmhmmm...yep.

[sofaraway]

. Even my dentist is free now.

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really? i was pretty sure it wasn't covered, only if you have a different type of exemption card because of being on benefits. hopefully you can prove me wrong

[turtle72]

really? i was pretty sure it wasn't covered, only if you have a different type of exemption card because of being on benefits. hopefully you can prove me wrong


When my doc decided to put me on insulin he had me fill out a form in reception which basically states that I have an insulin dependant diabetes and the doctor signed and confirmed it then it was sent to the tax credit section of the inland revenue. It's called a medical exemption card very similar to what is given out for tax credits except it lasts a lot longer than just a year or two. Mine doesn't expire until 2011.

I joined a new dentists recently, I showed them my card and they accepted it for free dental treatment. My doctor has also told me that I'm entitled to free dental treatment. Only thing is I had to pay £38 to visit the hygenist :mad:

Obviously it still has to be an NHS dentist though.