Does your significant other carry around your supplies?
 

My girlfriend's bag is always full of candy, needles, random strips, etc. Do I feel bad about it? Nope! It's part of our relationship and it has made our bond even stronger.

Well, random used strips I feel a bit bad about ;)

I wouldn't necessarily complain about those test strips, I think it's more that uncovered needle that will prick me every once in a while!

Now that I'm on the pump and use a MultiClix lancing device you don't have to worry about that as much. No more pricks on those fingers.

But you can't tell me that you don't miss a few blood drops here and there..they are good conversation starters.

You'd better believe it!

Since we met, my girlfriend's (now wife's) purses have grown larger and larger to accommodate all I need.

I say magic words like: "I'm feeling low" - instantly produces something for me to eat
"I'm feeling high" - instantly produces my glucometer and insulin

It's a bonus too, my wife is also my Pharmacist, so I'm kept up to date on all the latest therapies and research. Plus, I know that if I forget to check my sugar, she definitely will not!

Just out of interest, my wife is a pharmacist too! Such a handy combination...

However I am going to add a different experience to this topic: I carry the camply named 'Man-bag'! All my stuff goes in it and I end up holding her stuff, which is fine until I go through airport security and I have to explain that I am a druggy cross dresser!

So I am the one in all the photos with a courier satchel across my chest in all our photos - Girly I know but just another part of being diabetic for me...

GF carrying my supplies
 

:DNope, then again I only test twice a day and take oral meds with meals so it is my responsibility to keep track of where I'm going and what I'm doing and plan accordingly. I'm in the process of getting a second testing unit so I can throw it in with my sports equipment (hockey bag, softball bag, golf bag ... etc) as I'm going out the door and putting together a three day med supply for those tournament weekend. Besides if I relied on her it would take hours to just find it in the suitcase she calls a hand bag.

Cheers and I'm sort of jealous of all the positive responses .... hmmm maybe time to re-assess the gf's commitment lol.
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Sometimes she does sometimes she doesnt, but she pretty much always has something in her purse for those emergency lows. Our 20th anniversary is the 29th of this month and I've been type one all 20 of those years so she can usually tell if I'm high or low without even asking and has whatever I need ready when I do ask.

My wife always has those emergency supplies for my low sugars. I for some reason do not carry anything.

No, I carry my own meds. I always wear cargo pants so they fit in one of the leg pockets. My wife asked me many times if she could carry things for me. She is a great supporter for me.

My wife help out a lot. Support from her has made my success possible. She does my shopping. Finds me new things to try. Keeps things rotated in so I don't get frustrated from same old items. Always gives me the funny look even if I talk about the wrong food items.

HI,

I'm pretty much prepared for myself. But, she can recognize the low's and will remind me to check my blood and eat. For my bicycle races she carries extra supplies for me, and will meet me along the route for pics and as a "feed station".

Some of you fellas have it far to easy!! As I was diagnosed at 12 (T1, 27yrs) I was given most of the responsibility for my own care.. Plus, now, the added responsibility of baring/raising my children and telling my husband 'what to do'.. (Not a role I enjoy!) I'm stuffed!!! I hope you all show your sig others your appreciation on a regular basis!!! (They are after all the Type 3's in your family!!)

You fellas that don't carry your own stuff are lazy. Your partner is not a mule. Have bring some HypoFix for emergencies, but carry your own gear, it's your disease, take responsibility for your own health. I have stuff in the car, my backpack, my pockets, stored at work and at home. I think it's terrible you don't carry your own stuff, you make all men ashamed.
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I agree with you that it can be a part of the relationship that makes it stronger. It is important that your partner knows a lot about your condition and can support you in it. however, I'm not sure about storing my supplies next to a bunch of candy haha.

Was diagnosed T1 in december. The day after I went to the hospital and checked out tons of supplies. After getting home, sorting out a days ration of measuring unit, test strips, needles and insulin pens, I went out and bought me a "man bag". My wife don't follow me around all day like some do, if I understand this thread right? I carry my own stuff, why wouldn't I?

I carry all my own stuff. I have an iPad so I found a case at our university bookstore that is awesome. It carries my iPad plus all my supplies. Carrying a man bag is no big deal. Now that iPads are becoming the in thing a lot of guys are carring a bag.

I to go the "Man Bag" route typically..
I have a roll of glucose tablets in the Wifes car and purse, but these were at her request.
Get a man bag! Women have been much smarter than us for a long time guys! Screw what your buddies might say! I have my Nook, glucometer, emergency supplies, a spare pen of novolog and tips for it, my ipod, camera and a small note book and pen and then some other little incedentals..
Only time I dont carry the bag is when hiking (everthing fits in my 60L backpack) or when rock climbing (Cargo shorts for the meter and emergency stuff)

Haha YES! This post is awesome : )

I'm always asking my ladies to carry my stuff around for me! Their purses are just too big and versatile : )

It's just nice to be able to throw in my meter, a bag of needles, and they never mind carrying around candy! Plus, when trying to get into shows, they never question them, but always give me a hassle when they find the needles.

I actually have my own bag for my stuff but it is just too small to house my supplies.

I think that women's bags are just geared to carry all the stuff their partners would need. They also get lesser questions when trying to go somewhere.

Though I agree at the post above mine that it is a pain that they have to look for smaller components as they usually get lost inside the wilderness, that is the bag.

My wife puts my leather diabetes pouch in her bag when we go out to eat - it has needles, alcohol prep pads, the Novolog pen and a small pill box with my metformin. She wears a good sized bag, and we do things for each other that matter.
We keep glucose tablets and granola bars in both cars.

That's how we roll.

no she does not
 

No my wife does carry my stuff around. I carry my own stuff. I'm pre-diabetic right now so all I carry is my bg meter at this time. I just carry in my lunch box or my jacket pocket since my lunch is smaller now than what it had been

Briefcase or small messanger bag
 

I found a small makeup bag in my wifes pile of bags for my novolog and victoza pens, weekly pill box, meter, prep pads and needles. The bag is compact enough that it fits into my briefcase or a messanger bag with my E-reader, iPad, assorted cables and everything else I need. I have never been asked about the bag,as I see alot of men with them now, even when going into the movies. I guess it helps that it has lots of Military patches on it. So now when the wife and i go out it seems I carry all of her supplies also, as everything fits into my bag easy.

My wife is also Type II AND an RN. I carry my stuff but she carries hers & a few extras.

My wife always has candy and suplies incase i need them. Sheia very supportive and comes to my appoinments when she can.

I carry my insulin test strips and glucose tablets in my pocket. I wear Cabela's trail pants that have patch side pockets. I carry my days supply's works well 😄