What's In My Bag : Type 1 Diabetes Edition | She's Diabetic

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When it comes to living with Type 1 Diabetes it's always a good idea to be prepared! From glucose tablets to snacks to other random bits and bobs that have absolutely nothing to do with diabetes, come take a look at what I carry with me when I'm out and about in London on an average day!
DISCLOSURE: I am part of the Dexcom Warrior Programme in the UK, and therefore my Dexcom G6 is very generously gifted to me, free of charge. Dexcom does not pay me to talk about their product, nor am I obligated to do so. All opinions expressed are completely my own.
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[@geirbalderson9697]

Thank you for your upbeat personality. It is so easy to get depressed with a chronic disease. You are a ray of sunshine. Be well!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you so much - your words mean a lot to me! :)

[@tessapitt1646]

Nice video, I want to thank Dr IGUDIA on KZbin who cured my Diabetes disease with his herbs medication

[@3drumsticks]

I'm a type 1 Diabetic and in my backpack, I carry an organizer pouch of backup insulins/needles/various first aid, a densely packed snack pouch, my primary insulin/needles pencil pouch, and a cute little pouch that fits most all of the different backup meters I've had to use through the years. That's the extent of what I always have related to diabetes management. I try to always carry water but I tend to drink diet sodas typically.. 🙃

[@lindaspencer6547]

As a new T1/LADA, I’d love to know what’s in your 1Day, 3Day, and 7Day bags. Since you travel a lot, I’d also love to hear travel tips: what you take, navigating TSA, do you carry all diabetic supplies or pack some, What kind of travel bag have you found works well for carrying “all the things”, and anything else you can think of. I love your channel and eagerly await notification of a few video. Thank you!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for your comment Linda! I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis, and sincerely hope everything is okay with you and that you're managing well. Those are two FABULOUS video ideas and I will absolutely be making them! Thank you so much for the suggestions! As a preview, the bigger versions of this "grab and go concept" are basically just all the supplies I have multiplied by the number of days. And the weekend bag and week long back would include 2 vials of insulin (in cooler bag). I always carry at least 2 vials of insulin in case one breaks - which has never happened to me, but there's a first time for everything! 😬 Hope this helps! And I will get on making these videos for sure!! Thank you so so much!!!

[@elainebates6967]

I agree we really need a good size bag to carry all our necessary gear to keep ourselves safe.

[@manalasiri4929]

I have a makeup bag, a small sewing kit just incase I lose a button, sweets , tape for my cgm, alcohol swaps, insulin pens and their heads, panty liners, a change of underwear, socks, a hair bag( hair ties, a clip, and hairbrush), my wallet, keys, earbuds, a charged battery Yep that's all I carry with me

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh! that's a great lineup of items! You sound super organised 😍! Thank you for sharing!

[@JailynJames]

Just found you! Not that I would wish Celiac Disease on anyone, but it's always cool to find another person who battles the same things my daughter does. She has had celiac for 10 years now. She was recently diagnosed as Type 1 right after her 16th birthday. I'm gonna go fall down the rabbit hole of your videos now!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you!! And please!! Come down the shesdiabetic rabbit hole!! 🐇 💙 🌪 Hehe!! I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter's diagnosis (she's been diagnosed at a similar age to me). I'm sending you both love and strength as you get to grips with all of this, it can be very overwhelming, and that's completely understandable. How lucky she is to have a parent like you to do so much research and take such an interest! She is a lucky daughter!! 💙

[@JailynJames]

@@ShesDiabetic You're so sweet! I'm lucky to have her! She has taught me SO much. She really embraced the whole Type One life from the minute they told her she couldn't leave the hospital until she could give herself a shot! She was in the hospital right as the whole country shut down for Covid and she was ready to go home! LOL

[@dawnogle724]

I just stumbled upon your channel today. I am a type 2 diabetic. I'm getting an insulin pump any day now, so it's been great watching your videos and learning good things to bring with me. I also have celiac disease. I was just diagnosed last week. Thank you for your videos and wonderful upbeat personality!

[@reghangreenwood9022]

I have been watching your channel for about a year now and I have been a type 1 diabetic for 8 1/2 years. I loved your video on organization and if it has changed since you posted that video I would love to watch another one! I love organizing and I have a organization system for all of my stuff too!

[@laurietubbs5989]

Just saw this video and love love love it ! Clear plastic at a glance benefit is genius ! You asked what else is carried - I am a T slim / freestyle user and I also carry when I travel a charging cord - droid cord for both as well as an extra power pak just in case I’m in a place I can’t plug in . Has been very helpful quite a few times - ❤️ thanks fir sharing and doing your videos - youre my favorite 🤗

[@fordmodela3641]

I smile every time I watch your videos! You have a such a great personality ☑️your eyes are so beautiful so much positive energy!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Well that is just one of the nicest things I've ever been told - thank you so so much 🥹!

[@dvdv7777]

I strongly recommend you do keep a BG meter in your bag always. I too have the G6, and yet I carry my Contour Next One with me. While the G6 is awesome and reliable, failure is always possible. The sensor might accidentally get ripped off for some reason, or it might suddenly fail (for example if for whatever reason the filament in your skin kinked). The adhesive may also fail, especially when you are sweating a lot (this did happen to me once). I also make use of the BG meter in the first ~24 hours after inserting a new sensor since the readings can be wonky at that time. EDIT: Also, if you use a BG meter, I very much recommend the Contour Next, particularly the Contour Next One. Affordable and widely available test strips, easy to use, doesn't need much blood, SUPER accurate (the best MARD in various comparisons), and the Contour Next One has Bluetooth functionality, so it can communicate the BG reading directly to your phone.

[@ShesDiabetic]

You know what, you’re totally right, and raise some really great points there! I actually do normally have my meter with me, but for some reason I forgot it this day 😱! And guess what! I have the Contour Next Link (might be the one link?) and absolutely love it!!! Great points, thank you for flagging this and sharing it with me and the community here! :-)

[@dvdv7777]

@@ShesDiabetic You're welcome! Also, thanks for making these videos, they are super inspiring, and I might have stol.. uh, borrowed a diabetes management idea or two from your videos 😉

[@SOAZoutside]

I’m also T1D and a fellow G6 user. G6 has been a game changer.

[@ShesDiabetic]

AGREEDDDD!!! ❤️

[@jeannereinisch114]

Wow, all of KZbin diabetics are sooo organized, I only take small bags of gummys when I leave the house…you’ve made me think. I’m on Omnipod 5 and Dexcom g6. Once getting up from a restaurant table I did catch the pod on the table edge which pulled it off. That was bad, no supplies to replace and, stupidly I haven’t started to carry emergency extras. I just hate carrying 2 phones, iPhone for Dex and Samsung as controller for Omnipod. I’ve been Type 1 since 2006, before that was diagnosed as T 2 from 1989. I am going to rethink my life especially because we’ll be on a cruise soon, out and about for 3 weeks…don’t want any problems. Thanks for your advice. Stay well.

[@Icewind136]

I've been working my way through what seems like every 'what's in my bag' video on KZbin and TikTok, and it just now occurred to me to look for ones made specifically by other type 1 diabetics! Really the main reason I always have a bag of some kind with me is for diabetes-related stuff, and then all the other junk I carry with me is useful and nice to have but not as necessary as the diabetes stuff. I do try to carry my meter with me, because I haven't had as much luck with the Dexcom G6. I love mine but it does tend to fail often enough that it's worth it to keep my meter with me as a backup. I've always always just carried high glycemic index snacks instead of glucose tablets, but this video made me finally look up what those are for and now I think I should get some! I didn't know that they treated lows so much faster. I also carry extra insulin pen needles right now, but I just applied for a pump, so I'll probably have to figure out what I'll need to take with me if I get approved for that!

[@maartenblokdijk]

My son also has the 640g paired with the enlite sensor. the talk to each other, stop stop the pump, and prevent lows where possible, he does not feel hypo's coming.

[@ShesDiabetic]

That's awesome! I'm so glad your son has that setup! Hypo unawareness can be really scary and overwhelming so I'm just so glad this works so well for him! I personally had a lot of trouble with the enlite sensor system, and therefore turned to the Dexcom system, but, as I always say and truly truly believe, whatever works for the individual is what's best! FOR SURE!! Wishing you and your son very very well!!

[@dvdv7777]

Pens, glucose tabs, pen needles, BG meter, USB cables & chargers (since I use xDrip and Diabetes:M on my phone). Also one simpatch in case the G6's adhesive starts to peel off. This will soon change though, since I'll get a pump :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

All excellent items indeed! Getting the pump soon! How exciting!! I can't wait to see what you think/how you find it! I think you're going to LOVE it!!! :-)

[@dvdv7777]

@@ShesDiabetic Indeed, I am also very curious how things will be with the pump! Here's one question for you about this: Once the pump is here, what should I add to / remove from / replace in my items list to make sure I have everything that is absolutely essential for pumping? I figure that pens & pen needles would not make much sense, and disposable U100 syringes would be better (can't use the pen with vials or insulin from the pump's reservoir). So, remove pens & pen needles (keeping them at home as a reserve) and instead put in a spare infusion set, a bunch of U100 syringes, and the vial I currently use? Anything else? My bag is not as big as yours, for various reasons, so I can't carry too many items with me.

[@teresagould6987]

Oh, grab and go bags are a great 👍 idea. Thank you for your help xx 😘

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are so welcome!!! Thank you for watching my friend! xx 😚

[@az.az466]

As always is so much pleasant and fun to watch you and your videos. Please do some videos on your food or diet!!!😊😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Lin!! And I will! :) :)

[@jackwood5883]

I was diagnosed with T1 in May this year after a stint in ICU with DKA, great timing there with this whole Corona mess! :D I've recently started following your channel and love your videos and seeing proof that I can live a normal life with this condition. I have just been approved for the Libre on the NHS but wonder if the Dexcom G6 is available on the NHS and if so what hoops would I need to jump through to get one? To get the Libre was hard enough! Thanks so much!

[@pickledrick5158]

Hi Andrea! Love the videos! Have you considered lowering your basal rates? Getting hypoglycemia so often and serious enough to take 4 glucose tablets sounds like you might be taking too much insulin! As a rule of thumb basal has to be low enough to maintain fasting state and its not for lowering BG. Like if you are at 140 the basal should be enough to maintain you there, you should not be dropping. My lows tend to happen after meals but not really randomly and when they happen is because I bolus too much. Generally speaking half a glucose tablet is enough to put me at 80s which is my stable state target. You should consider talking to your doctor you might need more bolus and less basal a common mistake diabetics make.

[@geo34south]

Great to hear from you. I have a man bag version - well actually it’s a Frio sling bag - which I carry to work or keep in the boot of my car when out and about. I wouldn’t tout it on my person though (too proud for that). Importantly though, it has a Frio cooling pouch for my insulin due to the fact that I use MDIs. I keep my old glucometer in there, a spare Dexcom sensor and a ketone breathalyser. I don’t really need that on a daily basis but I’d lose it otherwise (it also works an alcohol breathalyser though 🤣). Of course rescue sweets are an absolute! Keep well!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Paul! Great to hear from you! The Frio sling bag - I've heard of that! Sounds awesome! You raise some extremely excellent points, and I like the idea of having a cooling bag with you - especially in those warmer months! I've had it happen to me a couple of times where my BG meter simply couldn't work because it was overheated! 😬 Thank you so much for the tips and for sharing with the community here! Really appreciate it! (and also - cool that your ketone breathalyser doubles as an alcohol breathalyse - two for the price of one! 😆 All the best!!!

[@geo34south]

@@ShesDiabetic Hope it's OK to post the following links (I'm not in any way affiliated with Frio but really love their products. This is the South African site, but they are of course international): friosouthafrica.com/product/new-vitesse-travel-case/ friosouthafrica.com/product/mini-pocket-sharps-bin/ friosouthafrica.com/product/large-wallet/

[@ShesDiabetic]

No, that’s A OK! Thank you for sharing them!!!

[@marialazarova5373]

I have pregnancy related diabetes and have been interested to know more about this condition since I've been diagnosed. Massive respects to anyone who lives with the condition for life, especially type one . I carry a blood glucose machine and had to stop eating sugar and white carbs and make sure to eat every 2 hours to level my blood sugar. Thought that was so much work before seeing all the work that medicine controlled diabetics put in !

[@courtneyrobinson3465]

Love your videos! Pretty much all the same - fruit juice box, dextrose tabs, snack bar, maybe a fruit..water and Vaseline for dry skin! Also have a bag of extra supplies..I like the clear bag idea though..I may get some for travelling. :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you Courtney! I like the idea of having a fruit with you! Also - my brother was literally JUST telling me about how he's loving Vaseline nowadays for his dry skin - so clearly you've got the right idea there! Thank you so much for sharing! :-)

[@danieloconnell6306]

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes since the summer of 2014 and been a diabetic since then

[@litesty]

First of all, thank you very much for your information about Values. Adding subtitles to your videos in different languages will be very useful for users who do not have enough resources in their countries. Thank you.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for your comment and idea! I have subtitles turned on via KZbin and they should (apparently) auto populate based on country or allow you to turn them on) - let me look into this to make sure it's all working because this is very very very important to me.

[@litesty]

@@ShesDiabetic thanks

[@rexhowells7015]

Thankyou Andrea for the fun video, liked the humour. I carry a man bag, put over my shoulder. Always carry a couple of poppers, ( that is 200ml pineapple juice packs) also a banana to deal with falling levels. Usually have my fast acting humalog pen . My free style libre keeps an eye on my levels. I like the ideal of the glucose tablets, but are they hard to chew and swallow when very low. I woke up the other morning 6:30 , and found had been low for 2 hours , 2.9 when I awoke, easy to drink juice in that situation. Keep up the good work, always encouraging to hear from you.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thanks for all that info - you’re clearly an excellent, prepared diabetic! 👏🏻 I know exactly what you mean in terms of juice being easier to ingest. I only treat overnight lows with juice for that exact reason. But as I always say and so so believe - whatever works best for YOU! It’s such a personal disease, after all! Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching Rex! Great to be back and hear from you! :-)

[@lynnshell78]

I always have a bag with me for used test strips I used the omnipod so now you have given me the idea of the clear bag to hold a extra pod thanks

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh good call Lynn! Thank you for sharing that! Also - I'm so jealous you're on the omnipod! I definitely want to get on that pump one of these days!! I have everything crossed that I'll be able to switch to it ones of these days!!

[@lynnshell78]

@@ShesDiabetic I love my omnipod make life so much easier I hope you can get on it soon thanks

[@sofushkaelbouhssini2345]

Thanks,a lot!It's very useful.Have you ever tried loop system?openap?

[@MichelleLord]

Ahh we both posted a video on the same day! I can't of anyone better to be be posting twins with 💖☺️! I love "What's in My Bag" videos, and this one in particular was so fun to watch! I also have a habit of refilling my glucose tablets whenever I use one 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

Posting twins!! Ditto Ditto! Absolute honor to be posting twins with you!! And cheers to twinning on the refilling glucose tabs front too! Wishing you a wonderful day Michelle! And a fab week ahead (hopefully with less stubborn blood sugars!) Xox 🌟❣️

[@dvdv7777]

You two gotta do a meet up video once, a day together or something like that. Perhaps bring also Nerdabetic along if he's around 😁

[@safronsahara9000]

I should invest in some stackables. I carry dates around in a ziploc baggie, but that idea is more eco friendly to my liking

[@ShesDiabetic]

I do plastic baggies on occasion too - but am trying to get away from them. Plus - Ive had a few burst in my bag (gah!) so thus the stackables - highly recommend! Thank you for watching! :-)

[@Thems0the0breaks0kid]

I just saw you tactfully turn down a proposal!! 😂 And I recognised your voice first!

[@ShesDiabetic]

😯😏

[@hallieshepard8672]

Andrea I just found your channel and I’m loving it! I’m also a T1 and I’ve been one for 4 years. I’m just curious what do you do for a living?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Hallie! I'm so pleased you're enjoying it! I work in the entertainment industry! :)

[@Scorpio112166]

Another Awesome Video!!! I was wondering if you carry Extra bottle of Insulin, a bag of needles and Keytone strips In case of emergencies?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you!! I do when I travel, say for a weekend or longer, but not when I’m just running in and out of town for the day! Everyone does it differently, but I feel comfortable doing this, just a personal decision though!

[@pokiebaron1]

My man-bag consists of, VerioIQ meter, insulin pen, glucose tabs, granola bar in the summer, Snickers bar in colder weather, extra battery, pen tips, gel pack in warmer weather, 500ml re-usable water bottle, lip balm, wallet, key chain with keys and some small tools, (as you never know when you might have to gap your spark plugs), folding pocket knife, fountain pen, small writing pad, flash stick, ID, with my endo's name and number, glasses, and an old tylenol container with a screw top, which I use as a portable "sharps container", which I then transfer to a real sharps container when I get home.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh my goodness - you are in ULTIMATE in prepared! Nice!!! Very inspiring!! I’ll be stealing a couple of your ideas for my bag for sure! Thank you for sharing!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Ps- If I do end up with a sharp when I’m out and about I use an old water bottle, or some other plastic container from food, etc, to get the sharp safely home to dispose of! Just an idea I thought I’d share! ☺️

[@pokiebaron1]

@@ShesDiabetic Thanks, that's a good tip for everyone! I hang onto all my test strips too. When I'm out on the trails at the park, I often see test strips on the ground, so I guess I'm not the only diabetic hitting the trails, and testing while walking. :-)

[@pokiebaron1]

Forgot to mention; while I have my bag with me year round, I do move my meter inside my coat during winter months, as being exposed to the cold in the winter, will render it inoperable. I try to be aware of insulin temps too, with regard to summer heat, and freezing temps in winter. Same reason for switching to a granola bar in summer, rather than a Snickers bar; as chocolate would melt in our hot/humid Canadian summers. Snickers bars, are one of the few things to look forward to, during winter months!! :-)

[@hannahbanana8311]

I really like the go stack containers! I’m going to order myself some to keep in my bag. I like having juice boxes with me but I’ve had them bust in my bag over the years. Could you do a video about what you use for lows, or comment and tell me? I’m trying to find different more convenient things to use on the go. Now that I am working part time and going to school full time, it can be difficult to find things to carry around. :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for your kind words - and I’m glad you like the GoStax! I just adore them too! I think you’re idea of a low treatment video is an excellent one, but since you probably need to know now - to give you an idea I most treat my lows with glucose tables, juice boxes (though I don’t carry them around as much because I too fear the burst in bag scenario...!) or dates (like I show in this video - kept in my GoStax) - hope this helps! But key an eye out for the video because I like this idea very much!!!! XoX

[@hannahbanana8311]

She's Diabetic I will for sure be keeping an eye out for it!

[@suepritchard9287]

I love your bag ❤❤❤❤❤❤x

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so so much!! It's Dr Marten brand!! :-)

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

looking fab Andrea

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you Mike!

[@markjohnston3524]

Fantastic video Andrea, your such a strong beautiful young lady of living with this disease for so long! Also an amazing performance from Homeland! All my love from Belfast take care ❤❤☺

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh! Thank you so much!! Glad you're enjoying Homeland too! AWESOME!!! Love from London! :-)

[@markjohnston3524]

@@ShesDiabetic your very welcome. Aw London is great & yes Homeland is amazing! you play your part superbly :) hope to see more of your videos soon, such a great positive personality from you 😁❤❤

[@pander65]

I’ve just discovered you. You are amazing.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you my friend! It's a joy to have you here!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much! This means A LOT to me! 💙

[@lindaspencer6547]

One more question, what size bag (dimensions) have you found work for the different days? Can you tell I like organization and yet am finding it difficult to know what I need and how to best be prepared. Love the grab and go idea!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Great question Linda! The bag I show here (my "day out" bag) is 11 x 21 x 3 cm, the medium (weekender) is probably 2X this size, and the large (week +) probably 5x this (the day out bag) size. I too love organisation!!! Thank you so much for watching and hope this helps!

[@danaward2257]

Thank you for giving me link to this video. I'm type 2 but I'm insulin dependent so that's why they are putting me on medtronic minimed 770g. It's just all new I have the guardian sensor CGM and just don't know with all the extra stuff what I needed to make sure I carry

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are so welcome! I'm so glad this has been helpful to you!!! I find being on a pump has freed up space for me in my bags since I don't have to carry insulin (expect on long journeys/away from home). Good luck with all these new pieces of tech you're acquiring! I hope they make a world of difference to you, as they have for me! 💙

[@danaward2257]

@@ShesDiabetic thank you I'm just nervous about it

[@tarasemail]

Andrea, do you have any tips with the Dexcom as far as showering with it goes? It seems whenever I shower or get in hot water, the dexcom readings become inaccurate and say I am going low (this typically happens the 1st 24 hours and the last 24 hours before it expires) Do you happen to have any complications during the first day and last days before the sensors expire? I feel like I am having to rely on test strips during those days. Do you ever have times like that in general? Thanks! :)

[@Dee-th8ph]

great video. how did u come to live in London. Been diabetic since 1964. Am on a Libre so carry a meter and Omnipod so carry a bottle of insulin plus pods. And lifesavers cause they are tasty and work for my lows.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Excellent items! Thank you for sharing! I moved to London for school and have just stayed ever since! And diabetic since 1964 - you're a warrior! Amazing!! :-)

[@urfavblondegirlie]

I am using this video because I just got diabetes a couple days ago and my parents told me to get the stuff I need to get for situations

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis my friend! I really hope this video and others along your journey help you get to grips with everything and feel prepared to deal with diabetes in your own personal way - that's the most important thing! I'm thinking about you and sending you loads of strength and joy and hope my friend!! 💙

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Type 1 and celiac too!

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are? Buddies!! :-)

[@djsugarfree116]

Any info on air travel with dexcom? Going through security and metal detectors etc? How do you pack?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yes! Several several several times I've done this (I travel ALL the time!) I've never had a problem at all and they've always been very understanding! I'm planning on making a packing video one of these days!! You've reminded me that I really need to do this ASAP!

[@jacobxoxo5207]

I got Diagnosed with t1d about 10 days ago that and I'm a kid and everything thats t1d related is Terrifying

[@jillboyle3286]

Do you carry a vial of insulin in your bag?Or some syringes? I see that you brought all of the pump supplies but not insulin to replace a bad or displaced infusion set. I have the G6 and tslim pump and always have a glucose testing device with me, especially if I get an unexpected high reading. The pump instructs me to test my BG if it is high or really low.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Jill! Great point! So no, when I'm going out for the day I don't carry a vial of insulin with me. What I would do in case of pump failure in that instance, I would unscrew the reservoir from the infusion set and then attach it to a new infusion set (so as to save the insulin but redo the infusion set, if that makes sense?) That was I don't have to worry about carrying around insulin with me, keeping it cool, worrying about it breaking, etc. That's my way of doing it, but definitely, of course, not the only way! I probably should have had a BG testing meter with me - many people have flagged this, and right they are! I'm just SO reliant on my G6 I didn't even realise I didn't have one with me! CRAZY!! Thank you for sharing your tips! Really appreciate it!

[@armandomunoz846]

I bought two transmitters and I want to ask you how much time I can leave them in the box or how long they expire because I am going to use one and how much time I have to use the other

[@ShesDiabetic]

They should have an expiration date of the box. If not I would urge you to call Dexcom to enquire! I hope this helps!

[@dawnhughes4026]

I have a couple of those. My question is what happens to the insulin pen after it’s been out of the fridge? Do you put it back in if it hasn’t been opened? I don’t want to throw away insulin

[@ShesDiabetic]

Great questions! Apparently insulin is good for 30 days once opened and out of the fridge. But always always always read the info pamphlet because they're all different, I'm sure - I'm just speaking for my personal supply. Though when I'm using a vial I keep it in the fridge in between top ups on my pump. Just my personal way of doing things, my diabetes educator told me I could leave it out. I hope this helps answer your question in a small way!!

[@TheDiabeticWay]

Nice video very funny with humorous! with great tips :-) But on the def T1 needs too! I like to always have glucose tabs on me but my GP is restricting me says I'm going to low ! which I'm not I tend to only use if needed and 1u insulin can easily send you too low, I do keep requesting that I need a pump but not gifted yet! So I hope my GP goes back to education and learn what a T1 needs in their bag or in my case pocket. I have got to mention too I had the best bread ever! I looked at the plate as the waiter brought it to me and the thickness of the bread I thought oh no I'm going to have high sugars, but I was low anyway so I took a chance and took no insulin and I never got high sugars at all with it was so amazing to me to have thick bread that fills you and no high sugars from it (Amazing)! I too always keep saying almost always I forgot one day and was great not to have it but its always best to still carry a meter as a backup, I love my G6 too and trust it 100% but try too, please! Even though I forgot to take one and come in later and thought that was weird no tester on me but I'm still alive and ok but its if it fails you will wish you had it on you! If you can fire another G6 Sensor into you and carry on you then great no need for a tester! :-)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much The Diabetic Way!!! First things first: I'm gonna need to know what the bread was!!!! Sounds like PERFECTION!!! 😍 I really hope you're able to get a pump soon - it sounds like your GP is kind of dragging their feet on that one...! :( And I hear you on the G6 love! Ohhh yes! I hear ya!! Thanks so much for your kind words, and for watching! Fingers, toes, legs, and arms crossed for you to get that pump ASAP!!

[@TheDiabeticWay]

@@ShesDiabetic Maybe you can find out for us all the Bread as Id as it delivered to me weekly :-) Yes it was def Perfection Bread and G6 showed no sign of a high level. The cafe is called Roots 01772 691866 Please let me know if you find the secret ingredients :-) I think it could be Almond Flour but who knows? It beats my Hovis 10g :-)

[@TheDiabeticWay]

@@ShesDiabetic I also carry a cooling bag for my insulin Frio and Belvitas and Jelly babies, also if I can manage on certain days a banana but they need to be more rip to get you out of a hypo if they are are fresh they tend to be a little slower at getting into your bloodstream! Hope this helps, I also carry needles leads for my batteries to charge if needed but tend not to need it, also a bike like that as a charger on it so I can just plug into that and carry on cycling. I also have a headset that's waterproof to hear my sugar levels in one ear as I cycle as I cannot always see the screen due to having gloves on also a backup mobile with all setups to change over too! I'm a Dexcom Android Dragon Warrier! :-)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you for the info!! I will do some digging and get back to you!!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

All of that sounds awesome too! Thank you!! And I love the term Dexcom Android Dragon Warrior!! That’s AWESOME!!!! :-)

[@jonathanmcalroy8640]

Spare Rock Tape and Pump Peels in case my cannula or sensor is coming loose.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Jonathan McAlroy Oh! Those are GOOD ONES!! Just the other day I was out and my Dexcom was coming VERY loose and totally could have used these very items!! Great call! Thank you for the recommendation!! 👍🏻👏🏻

[@turinreza]

No glucagon injection kit in case you pass out? It has a needle and small jar of glucagon. I dont trust the g6 as it always needs calibration.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I probably should carry a glucagon - but I don’t :( I have very good awareness of my lows and I haven’t had any problems with the G6 personally - but you do raise an excellent point! Thank you!!

[@dvdv7777]

@@ShesDiabetic I don't think carrying around a glucagon kit makes much sense to be honest. You have to keep it cool, otherwise it goes bad, which makes it very impractical to keep in a bag. Also, applying it is not trivial, especially for people around you. Nah, keep it at home, and glucose tabs in your bag and pockets.

[@ShesDiabetic]

That’s kind of my thought process to be honest!

[@dvdv7777]

@@ShesDiabetic However, there's an exciting recent development. Lilly released the Baqsimi nasal glucagon spray, which is an alternative to the injection kit. Not only is it much easier to apply, it seems to be stable at temperatures below 30°C! So, unless its summer, you could carry one with you in your supply bag.

[@dvdv7777]

@turinreza Not trusting the G6 greatly diminishes its usefulness though. If you have to calibrate always, something seems off. I did have to calibrate some sensors a few times, but these were the minority, and after 1-2 calibrations over the first ~3 days, the accuracy was great for the rest of the sensor's duration. Perhaps you haven't found a site yet that works well for you? For me, upper arms work best, while abdomen tends to be very much hit-or-miss.

[@syedaasra4390]

Hey adria me from india ,me being a type 1diabetic since 2010,n there's smthng to ask uh dat,i have a lot of sleep during my routine ,do u have smthng like this?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Syeda, I'm so sorry I don't understand your question. If you feel like you sleep a lot, or more than what could be considered "normal" I would speak to your doctor about it. I don't sleep a ton, but I do aim to get 7-9 hours per night. I hope this helps!

[@cwarriortr]

High blood glucose levels can cause that.

[@marilynbrown3627]

6.3 mmol/l isn t considered a low

[@ShesDiabetic]

I would agree! Anything 4.4 or under I would consider a low, but also if I'm trending low I might treat before that. I hope this clarifies things!

[@user-ni6pb6ig4j]

I commented on another video but I really feel for you because you are gluten free and diabetic it must be so hard for you

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you! ❤️ Honestly since there are SO many gluten free options out there I really don’t have too hard a time getting by with it all! But thank you for saying that - that’s really kind of you!

[@user-ni6pb6ig4j]

No problem

[@susanhorton9492]

what number do you consider a low?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Anything below 80 for me! 🥰

[@susanhorton9492]

@@ShesDiabetic I get scared and feel sick at 99 / 90. I need my doc to give me a CGM. I;m T2 14 years w/o CGM,

[@chirpinbird6611]

Nice purse!! 😆😉😂

[@PaulWornham]

I was a little disappointed there was no crafted pipe bomb in your bag, because those suckers saved me in Alien:Isolation more than once. Other than random explosives, a solid backpack you have there :) Also, you scared the living jeebus outta me in that game. Thank you.

[@ShesDiabetic]

😏😏😏

[@michaelnadle310]

You’re so adorable

[@ianj24341]

Why did you move to London?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Initially for school, and then just stayed for work! :)

[@ianj24341]

She's Diabetic super cool where are you from originally? And do you miss the US?

[@albertosbrolla8424]

👍

[@ShesDiabetic]

👍🏻🌞

[@pizzapartytime1826]

When you have the same name but don’t have diabetes

[@ShesDiabetic]

Andrea is a top notch name! ;)

[@johnedwards5575]

Keys, wallet, AirPods, phone, glucose gel all in jeans pockets. If I’m out over lunch or dinner... pen in a Frio gel pouch to keep cool. If I’m out with my bank manager, that goes in her purse. Easy.

[@ShesDiabetic]

All excellent items!! But wait a second...out with your bank manager!? That's very ideal that your bank manager doubles as your diabetes-items-carrier! I gotta get me one of these bank managers! Love it! Thanks for sharing! 😆

[@johnedwards5575]

She's Diabetic I assumed everyone had one? I can’t remember where I got mine, but she’s been instrumental in paying for everything, ordering food, planning vacations... Forget the focus on getting a pump. Well.. I suppose they help some, but bank managers have so many infinite upsides. 🙂

[@ShesDiabetic]

😆☺️😆😆☺️😆☺️😆 Making me laugh over here! I love it! Bank Managers : The ULTIMATE Diabetes accessory! Thanks for sharing this HOT TIP! 🤣

[@teresagould6987]

Thank you for sharing. I notice you wear a Apple Watch. I’m considering getting one. Do you think it’s helpful? I already have an apple phone, lucky me lol 😂 xx 💕

[@ShesDiabetic]

I love my Apple Watch, from a diabetes perspective I can get my blood glucose reading on it, which is neat, but really I use it to track my activity and thus make sure I'm moving enough during the day, etc. That's really what I think it's good for - but everyone uses it differently I suppose! Basically - I think it's definitely a luxury, but if you can afford it - I think it's a neat little fellow to have!

[@teresagould6987]

@@ShesDiabetic That sounds great to me. I feel the same way too about being able to read my blood glucose levels as often as I want, where ever I am. Thank you xx 😘

[@tamaraguarnett3961]

I keep everything but the kitchen sink in my bag