What does everyone use to carry their diabetes supplies?

I use my pocket for my pump, the other pocket for my phone (G5) and for the calibration i deposit the meter in my jacket pocket or in my wife’s purse.

I keep main supplies in a 4" x 4" x 8" bag tagged Basics, I think its sold as a toiletry bag. Inside that is my meter case which is large enough to stuff my rapid insulin and a syringe in, if I need to strap it to my belt.
Also use a bag from Byram Healthcare, slightly padded, the size of a 6 pack cooler to contain everything including 100% to 200% spares/extras for trips.
Finally, a large insulin FRIO pack if I need to keep my insulin insulated from temporary temperature extremes. It’s sold as an evaporative cooler but also will protect against freeze.
The bags and Frio were selected as Red and Orange colors. All will pack inside the 6 pack cooler.

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@JJM1 - My doctor is sending me through Byram Healthcare for my Dexcom. Have you used them for your diabetes supplies regularly? What do you think of their customer service? I’d been hoping to use One Source, as they are local and I can just drive down to the office if there’s ever a case of just really needing to get ahold of someone and get things done NOW. Any input you have on Byram would be great. PM welcome if you don’t want to derail the current thread :slight_smile:

I find Edgepark to be very frustrating to deal with. I am trying to get my T-Slim right now they have been sending part of the order to me first with the Dexcom I got the sensors right away and had to spend many days on the phone to actually get the Transmitter and receiver. Now with the T-Slim I received the cartridges yesterday and still have no set date on the actual. Pump it seems they make it easy to get the supplies that go with the actual device but not the device. It has been very frustrating. The people you deal with are very nice though.

I get my tslim cartridges and infusion sets from Byram. I was used to Minimed which sold their supplies directly but so far Byram has been fine.I get the Dexcom supplies directly from Dexcom.

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Sorry for necroposting but wanted to say thank you. I motorcycle to work a lot, so I have a backpack. I carry everything in there but stuff tends to get buried, so I’ve been using one of those generic toiletry pouches to keep my d-stuff together. It works, and I’m no fashion plate, so I’m OK with that. But the idea of a silk bag - now that’s cool! I spent time on Etsy and there are many, many small bags which look well suited to carry d-stuff; with choices for all fashion tastes including burlap and chain mail :slight_smile: Silk is a bit rare, but almost all Etsy people will be happy to make to order, and you know what? A little bit of comfort while I stab my finger for the umpteenth time today sounds like a great idea. So, thank you for sharing this - it’s been inspiring.

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I use a 8" cube fabric food cooler/carrier. It holds everything I need. I am getting a leather one so it will last longer.

Charlie Fox

I have a small tactical bag that I got at a sporting goods store. Kind of a mini backpack, webbing handle on top, one shoulder strap that I tucked away. The inside is perfect for my tablet and a few odds and ends. 2 zipped pockets on the front… top is BG testing and glucose tabs, bottom is chargers/cords for electronics, battery pack, etc. Molle straps & flashlight on the side. Perfect for EDC, and my D supplies are always close. Doesn’t take up much room, easy to carry.