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06-25-2008, 10:06 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 282
| | | carrying insulin around in the summer
Not sure where to post this. I'm wondering how people organize their supplies. When it is really hot and you need your insulin, how do you carry it around? Do you bring a d_a_n_g cooler? Does anyone have any neat ideas for a special bag to carry around insulin, needles, meds, strips, etc. Has anyone designed their own purse/bag for diabetics? I'm so disorganized that I even misplaced my humalog pen (it was in a nice big case too). Seems to me somebody should be marketing some awesome bag/briefcase for diabetics!
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Orpy
A1C changes: 6.8-->6.6-->6.5-->6.1-->6.4-->7.2 --> 6.0-->6.4-->6.3-->5.9!!! (June 2009) (I am so happy I made the 5 club)!
Type 2 or 1.5?
Not so hot any more.
Lantus
Humalog
I have my ups and downs.
Last edited by orpy : 06-25-2008 at 10:07 AM.
Reason: it blocked a silly word.
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06-25-2008, 10:14 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
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| | | Can't answer your question, but wanted to say "Hi, long time no see!" Hope you're doing well.
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T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Metformin 500 mg twice daily
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets
Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (after dealing with shingles & bronchiti)
2/09: 5.5 |
06-25-2008, 10:57 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kansas!
Posts: 30
| | | For females: a big, beautiful purse usually works best! (and one with different pockets!) I'm on the pump now, but was taking multiple shots daily, and a purse does work the best. As long as your insulin and strips aren't sitting in the car all day or out in the hot sun (like at a beach) you should be fine just carrying them with you. |
06-25-2008, 12:21 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan
Posts: 968
| | | What's not in my pump, is in my purse. I just keep it out of the sun and out of a car. My stuff in my purse is in a small camera bad and it does have a bit of insulation, but not a lot. I've never really had a problem.
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Type 1 Est.1984
MM 722 and CGMS; Humalog & Symlin
a1c 6.8 (12.15.08)
Vitrectomies May 2007 & July 2007
Casually TTC so we'll see what happens.
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06-25-2008, 12:34 PM
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Posts: 162
| | | i went to WalMart and checked out their camera bags...... they have many pockets and a long handle to the camera bag, so it's easy to carry around and the multiple pockets keeps things separate so they are easier to find
i use the frio bag to carry my insulin.........the frio works on passive cooling thru evaporation, and the frio needs to be open to the air for the evaporation to occur....... do not leave the frio in direct sunlight
good luck
(google frio, they are on-line) |
06-26-2008, 07:39 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South River, NJ
Posts: 133
| | There are lots of neat bags and organizer kits out there for keeping your insulin. Many of them even have built in spots to put ice or a cold pack to keep things cool during the day. I've thought of getting one of the messenger style bags from here: aDorn | Stylish Medical Accessories but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Does anyone have experience with the Adorn bags?
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Diagnosed 11/16/2007 - Hospitalized with severe DKA.
11/16/2007 A1C - 12.8 
01/16/2008 A1C - 7.5 
Pumping with Minimed 722 and CGMS since 2/26/2008.
Previously used Novolog in Flexpen and Lantus in Solostar Pen.
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06-26-2008, 07:46 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 282
| | | carryin insulin
Thanks for the suggestions. You guys always have great ideas.
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Orpy
A1C changes: 6.8-->6.6-->6.5-->6.1-->6.4-->7.2 --> 6.0-->6.4-->6.3-->5.9!!! (June 2009) (I am so happy I made the 5 club)!
Type 2 or 1.5?
Not so hot any more.
Lantus
Humalog
I have my ups and downs.
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06-26-2008, 09:30 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern USA
Posts: 1,500
| | | I bought a small case that has a freeze pack in it (it's not a frio) from somewhere online a few years ago. There are a lot of sizes and styles available...google up insulin case.
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Incorrectly dx'ed type 2 7/00
Correctly dx'ed type 1 5/01
MDI
Lantus 2x daily & Humalog
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06-26-2008, 09:36 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 282
| | | Insulin and refrigeration...
...Although, from what I know, correct me if I'm wrong, once you open humalog or lantus (what I'm currently using) they're not supposed to be refrigerated. Many of these products seem to imply that insulin must be refrigerated at all times.
It's incredible how many products are out there once you start to look!
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Orpy
A1C changes: 6.8-->6.6-->6.5-->6.1-->6.4-->7.2 --> 6.0-->6.4-->6.3-->5.9!!! (June 2009) (I am so happy I made the 5 club)!
Type 2 or 1.5?
Not so hot any more.
Lantus
Humalog
I have my ups and downs.
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06-26-2008, 09:47 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kentucky
Posts: 341
| | | Lantus needs to stay refrigerated I was told. Humulog can stay out and be good for 30 days. I think I am going to buy one of those little plug in coolers I have seen advertised to use in Motel rooms, etc. Looks handy. Anyone tried them? From Medicool I think. They also sell Frio wallets. I don't always trust the small refrigerators at motels if you can get one. I always stick a bottle of water in to make sure it doesn't free--and has. |
06-26-2008, 09:52 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 282
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Originally Posted by barbarac  Lantus needs to stay refrigerated I was told. Humulog can stay out and be good for 30 days. I think I am going to buy one of those little plug in coolers I have seen advertised to use in Motel rooms, etc. Looks handy. Anyone tried them? From Medicool I think. They also sell Frio wallets. I don't always trust the small refrigerators at motels if you can get one. I always stick a bottle of water in to make sure it doesn't free--and has. | FYI, it clearly states on my Lantus Solostar box that it only needs refrigeration prior to being opened...I'm not sure why this is...doesn't really make sense to me...
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Orpy
A1C changes: 6.8-->6.6-->6.5-->6.1-->6.4-->7.2 --> 6.0-->6.4-->6.3-->5.9!!! (June 2009) (I am so happy I made the 5 club)!
Type 2 or 1.5?
Not so hot any more.
Lantus
Humalog
I have my ups and downs.
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06-26-2008, 10:24 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North East Texas
Posts: 63
| | | Yeah.. I've been on the Lantus and Novolog pens for a little over 3 years now and I just keep my pens refrigerated until I need to use a pen, then I keep it out of the fridge until I'm done using it. Most insulin in the pens will last for 28 days.
__________________ *Type I diabetic since April '05* *Currently taking 45 units of Lantus, sliding scale Novolog for meals and corrections, and 500mg metformin with evening meal (when needed).* *Down 21 units of Lantus a day and only taking 5-15 units of Novolog total per day, compared to 10-15 per MEAL every day before. Still taking the 500mg of Metformin with night meal when needed.*  *Have been low-carbing for 4 months now, 19lbs lost.* |
06-26-2008, 12:30 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 65
| | I use the "Dia-Pak Delux" Diabetic supply case. Google it. It comes with a freezable reuseable ice pack, and it's got pockets and slots for all your stuff...
The lantus needs to be kept refridgerated until it's opened to hold it's shelf life (several months), but once it's open it's only good for 28 days refridgerated or not.
However, you don't want it exposed to 100 degree heat even if it's been open. The Dia-Pak Delux bag is really nice if you live someplace like Texas!  |
06-27-2008, 10:15 AM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 130
| | Somebody does make wonderful bags for your diabetes stuff: Stick Me Designs.
I bought one of their bags a while back and can put my meter, my pen, needles, syringes, glucose and even change and my credit cards in it and carry it like a purse. You might be able to put a small cooling thing in it too if you needed to.
Don't leave your insulin in the car if you can help it.  for your meter and/or strips. I killed a meter leaving it in a parked car on a hot day. If you have to leave the insulin in the car for a short time, put it in the glove compartment wrapped in something if possible.
For a long trip, you can use a small cooler and put the insulin in on top of some padding and freezer packs. You don't want the insulin touching the freezer packs. Most hotels have fridges now.
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A1c 5.7% 10 years after diagnosis.
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07-06-2008, 08:06 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Jersey
Posts: 99
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Originally Posted by lottadata Somebody does make wonderful bags for your diabetes stuff: Stick Me Designs.
I bought one of their bags a while back and can put my meter, my pen, needles, syringes, glucose and even change and my credit cards in it and carry it like a purse. You might be able to put a small cooling thing in it too if you needed to. | Wow thanks so much for that link. They are really cute, and even offer "hello kitty"! I will be definitely be ordering that one..
__________________ misdiagnosed T2 2/4/08.
diagnosed T1 3/20/08
lantus 20 units 2 x day
humalog 3 x day
A1c 12.3. 5-22-08
A1C 13.0 8-20-08<-- time to get serious 
A1C 7.8 2-27-09
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