• backup meter (I have a blood glucose module on my pump.)
  • what I wrap my insulin in; this has now been replaced with a knit "sock" (www.flickr.com/photos/kirin...)
  • the insulin bottle just fits in here.
  • spare infusion set.
  • spare insulin cartridge for pump
  • lancet
  • used test strips
  • test strips
  • emergency sugar
  • infusion site wipe
  • Insulin - hober
  • there should also be a spare insulin syringe in case my pump gives out.
  • I lined it to keep pokey things from poking through the knitted fabric.
  • he he heh.....My cousin carries jellybeans :) - S@mmy K@y
  • You should use Pens they are easier to carry around :) - S@mmy K@y
  • a pump is a much more precise instrument to manage diabetes. do some research on it.

knitted pancreas, with supplies

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These are the diabetic supplies that I always carry with me. Missing: spare AAA battery for my pump, and a syringe in case the pump fails.

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  1. Kelsie Cakes! 58 months ago | reply

    That's so cool! I'm guessing you created the pattern for this, instead of finding it. It looks pretty unique. And it's big enough to hold everything? Sweet. :P

    Also, nice idea about the smarties. I just found out that people use them as an alternative to glucose tabs. They're a lot cheaper aren't they?

  2. kirinqueen 58 months ago | reply

    I did make up the pattern myself, yes. :) I carried a couple of different cases that were either too giant or too small to hold everything I carry, so I decided to take matters into my own hands.

    I did another version of this recently; I think it's nicer-looking.

  3. saripinksparkles 50 months ago | reply

    i love that! :)

  4. *eSThER* - sterestherster.nl 37 months ago | reply

    Hey! I've seen this picture used online by a Dutch newspaper. Did you know that? They used it today in an article about diabetes...
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    Found in a search. ( ?² )

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