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Jack Butel
DAFNE Graduate
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals 6 posts |
Im looking for a holdall that will take two insulin pens,and the usual accessories i.e. lancing device, USB metre, test strips, lancets, diary and a couple of other bits. Ive looked on line and some come close but don't take all items. Id appreciate any pointers, links, brand names to look at. Thanking any replies in advance. |
HelenP
DAFNE Graduate
Queensland Diabetes Centre, Brisbane, QLD 218 posts |
I always found that Camera bags were the best...solid and with pockets but with the demise of "cameras" they are now relatively scarce. Good luck. Helen |
HelenP
DAFNE Graduate
Queensland Diabetes Centre, Brisbane, QLD 218 posts |
Just another thought. My grandchildren each have a cold pack lunch box (we all live in Queensland...where it gets fairly hot). I know my D-i-L purchased the ones the boys have online. Some pockets but overall dimensions: 20x15x8 cm. Some have a compartment for a freezer brick. Helen |
alturn
DAFNE Graduate
NHS Grampian 78 posts |
I use a rigid food box with snap-on top, it holds enough for a day out. If away, I use another for extra days supplies. It doesn't have compartments or insulation (not a big problem in NE Scotland) but it all fits without too much movement, as pens go diagonal. Whether anything of this exact size is still on sale I don't know - I haven't seen one for some time. |
Jack Butel
DAFNE Graduate
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals 6 posts |
Thanks for your replies very grateful just seems odd the amount of diabetics there are and all the bags, holdalls and containers Ive viewed on line that nearly fit the bill but not 100% ahh well the quest continues once again thanks for your replies and hope you are well x |
Alan 49
DAFNE Graduate
Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 284 posts |
Jack, |
jalacy
DAFNE Graduate
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (Wythenshawe) 2 posts |
I recommend the pencil case in STAPLES. It is the the perfect size opens up fully and has a little inside pocket for needles etc. It is mall enough to be fairly unobtrusive and light. I find the kit bags tend to be over the top and heavy. Good Luck! |
Jack Butel
DAFNE Graduate
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals 6 posts |
jalacy, thanks for that something that I had not considered. will let you know how I get on. |