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Type 1 Diabetes Must Haves
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items My daughter was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 5. It’s been almost 4 years now and we’ve learned so much, as we continue to learn more everyday. I’ve included some of our favorite supplies along with her favorite snacks for lows.
The only glucose tablets we buy. They come in a variety of flavors, are super affordable and tend to last awhile.
ReliOn Glucose Tablets, Fruit Punch Flavor, 50 Count HSA/FSA Eligible
We use these all the time - before finger pokes, before applying her dexcom and omnipod and to clean the area after removing a device.
ReliOn Sterile Alcohol Swabs, Twin Pack, 400 Count HSA/FSA Eligible
This has been EXTREMELY helpful. Each sensor last 10 days while each transmitter last 3 months. I love being able to always have her sugars right at my finger tips. Alerts us to highs and lows as well.
Dexcom G6 CGM System | No Fingersticks, No Scanning
We use the omnipod to deliver her insulin. Each pod last 3 days. I absolutely love it! It gets rid of the long lasting insulin as it continues to feed her so much insulin every hour to cover the amount of long lasting she would have had throughout th...
Simplify Life with Omnipod® 5
The brand our insurance covers and what we have always used.
OneTouch Blood Glucose Test Strips
What we’ve always used, never had any kind of issue.
Meters
Oh man, we have a lifetime supply of these things ever since switching to the dexcom. They always got the job done though!
OneTouch Lancing Devices and Lancets
Fast acting sugar to treat a low.
Smarties Candy Company
What we like to use after removing her dexcom and omnipod, just to clean the site and help it heal.
CURAD Triple Antibiotic Ointment
Cute designs for kids! They’ve always worked good for us, easy to apply, they stay on and they help to make sure her dexcom doesn’t fall off early.
Dexcom G6 Adhesive Patches and Stickers
Cute designs for kids! They work good, easy to apply, stay on and easy to remove when it’s time.
25pcs Waterproof Adhesive Patches for Omnipod 5
Very easy to use, accurate, fast results.
ReliOn Ketone Test Strips, 50 Count HSA/FSA Eligible
To treat the lows, fast acting sugar. Makes night time lows easier, instead of trying to feed her something when she’s half asleep.
Juicy Juice Apple Juice, 100% Juice, 4 Count, 4.23 Fl. oz.
I tend to prefer this brand of juice when she wants juice with her meals or for a snack as it tends to be lower in carbs than other juice boxes.
Hi-C 8 Orange Lavabrust & 8 Flashin' Fruit
Helps to protect and keep her devices on when swimming in the pool. Sticks very well!
Stmandy Vet Tape Wrap Bandage 2in 6 Rolls
I always send these to her school for them to have on hand for her lows. They work well
Black Forest Gummy Bears Candy, 9oz Bag
One of the small purses she has used to hold her monitor for her dexcom and omnipod during school. We’ve also used it to hold extra supplies and a snack when going out as well.
Sunjoy Tech Women Small Crossbody Bag Lightweight Over Shoulder Purse ...
Love having this on hand to weigh out different foods so I can get an accurate carb count.
Mainstays High Precision Digital Kitchen Scale, Black