MY DIABETES TOOLS

I wanted to make a list with all the different tools and kits I am using at this point to manage my diabetes as I did not really go through this in the about me section. This is just a basic enumeration to give you an insight into my life with T1D and I am not going to take you through most of these in detail now but later on if you will follow in my future videos, insta posts and blogs; for now will add some hyperlinks to each of these if you do not know what they are and what to find out straight away. I am aware these will change and I will keep you up to date to all the tech and gadgets that come my way.

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I realised I use a lot of stuff ! I have to say that I am so greatful for all these tools and more that I used in the past and probably forgot about as they keep me alive and make my life so much better! Essential in my diabetes journey and many of the things I am excited to tell you all about in my videos!

INSULIN

• Novorapid Penfill - NovoPen5 grey (1:5 ratio)

• Lantus Solostar - Disposable Pens (28 units at 11 PM)

• BD 5mm needles for both

• 2 xFrio Bags - 1 large for travel and 1 individual size which fits both my daily pens.

• Yellow Sharps Bins

• BD Needle Cutter

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING

Continuous glucose monitoring system includes:

• Freestyle Libre Sensor + MiaoMiao Smart Reader

• Iphone X + Apple Watch 3 Series

• Software : Freestyle Libre Link + Spike + Diabetes M

Blood testing kit:

• Meter : Freestyle Optimum Neo

• Tests: Freestyle Optimum Glucose / Ketone Strips

• Lancing Device: Accu-Check FastClix ( best finger-pricker ever) - favourite spot left little finger left side

HYPO TREATMENTS

• GlucoJuice Shots ( I love these I buy them in bulk )

• Glucagon Injection ( never used this one yet )

OTHER

Mostly backup things that I rarely use anymore:

• Tegaderm/FlexiOppsite (I use loads of it actually )

• Blucon Ambrosia Nightrider first generation ( used for 6 months before the MiaoMiao now as a backup)

• Freestyle Libre Reader ( I rarely use it now as my battery no longer lasts very long )

• Freestyle Optimum Meter + Pricker (Back up used a couple times)

• MySugr ( loved this app but didnt use it since upgrade ignores my cgm readings)

• Carbs and Cals (I dont use it as much as I used to)

• Electronic scale (I actually use this a lot)and ask google mini all about the carbs )

• Paper Diabetes Diaries - never liked them much

• Insulin Syringes ..( used once )..

• 8mm needles ..(rarely use them)

• Lucozade (always hated the taste but did the job well ..still have some leftover bottles ...)

• GlucoGel ( I tried it once and vomited ... I still keep it around but don't think Ill ever use it again ..)

• Metformin (leftover pills I used to take for a short period )

• Urine Cups (for the many doctor ketone and protein trace checkups)

• Last but not least STICKERS !!

Soo many things ... ! Do you also use any of these ? Do you think I missed something that I should have ASAP? let me know on my facebook and instagram comments !