For those with type 1 diabetes some common supplies to carry on hand include:
- Blood sugar meter
- Insulin pump infusion sets
- Insulin pump reservoirs/ cartridges
- Insulin
- Syringes
- Insulin pens
- Pen needles
- Extra Lancets
- Extra testing strips
- Alcohol or antiseptic wipes
- IV 300 stickers
- Glucose tablets, glucose drinks or glucose gel
- Juice boxes
- Extra snacks
- Hand wipes
For those with Type 2 diabetes some common supplies to carry with you include:
- Blood Sugar Meter
- Glucose tablets, glucose gel, or glucose drinks
- Juice boxes
- Candy
- Extra snacks
- Medications
- Syringes
- Insulin
- Insulin pens
- Pen needles
- Alcohol wipes
- Extra lancets
- Extra testing strips
- Hand wipes
As you can tell there are many different types of supplies that one must carry when you have diabetes. While these lists may seem quite long, not all supplies need to be on you everywhere you go. If you are running a quick errand to the store, you will want to make sure you have with you, your blood sugar meter and a method of treatment for a low blood sugar.
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