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Blood sugar monitor case's

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ROSIE DICKIE

ROSIE DICKIE

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I don't know about anyone else but I hate how ugly the BM monitors cases are. It just makes me feel more like a victim rather than the 25-year-old and fashionable woman I am. Their is no fashion for diabetic people it all looks so clinical. I have looked online and there is very little choice. HOW DO YOU ALL FEEL ABOUT THIS? it may just be me?? need as much feed back as I can get?
 
I just use a blingy little case to hold everything in. Wouldn't a stylish make-up bag do? 🙂
 
I think most people tend to use pencil cases or make up cases, the meter companies aren't going to spend a lot on making things fashionable, I wouldn't have thought 🙂
 
I use a pencil case.
 
That's a thought Ljc..thanks...I have a few colourful pencil cases that I occasionally use as make-up bags to match the colour of the hand or shoulder bag that I'm using at the time. Much prettier than the boring black case that was provided to me when given a meter kit.
 
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I just use my normal black case as when I go out I usually have it either in my pocket or in my shoulder bag which has a teddy printed on the flap 🙂 so it doesn't bother me too much x
 
I don't really care to be honest I use a oversized shoe box lol for everything x
 
Steff said:
I don't really care to be honest I use a oversized shoe box lol for everything x
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Oh then do you carry an extra pair of shoes with you when you go out as well as all the D stuff🙄
 
Welcome to the forum Rosie Dickie.
I'm not really bothered about my meter case, except when out in rain, when waterproofness is key. If I wanted it to look pretty, I'd use a pencil case or make up case.
 
wirralass said:
Oh then do you carry an extra pair of shoes with you when you go out as well as all the D stuff🙄
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I've got to admit I don't take it with me outdoors in afraid. If I go home to my dad's I use my uncles spare yikes!other then that I go nowhere long enough
 
With me it's just that I like to be prepared , so I like to have some spare needles, insulin and glucose with me , plus of course my meter
 
wirralass said:
That's a thought Ljc..thanks...I have a few colourful pencil cases that I occasionally use as make-up bags to match the colour of the hand or shoulder bag that I'm using at the time. Much prettier than the boring black case that was provided to me when given a meter kit.
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I love your signature, it reminds me of when I wake in the morning, I think it's my last day on earth LoL - I use a little grey zipper type purse it does the job nicely.
 
ROSIE DICKIE said:
I don't know about anyone else but I hate how ugly the BM monitors cases are. It just makes me feel more like a victim rather than the 25-year-old and fashionable woman I am. Their is no fashion for diabetic people it all looks so clinical. I have looked online and there is very little choice. HOW DO YOU ALL FEEL ABOUT THIS? it may just be me?? need as much feed back as I can get?
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I know you in roundabout way 😉
 
Omg I didn't even think of a pencil case or small purse. Durrrr.. Maybe there would be more choice So would u guys go out of ur way to find and buy a fashionable and stylish BM case? Or do u think it's just better to buy a small purse? I have had diabetes for 11 years now and have always been looking for a subtle but stylish necklace or bracelet to show I am a type 1 diabetic. But they all look like DOG TAG'S! I hate to be ladled like this because I am a person not a label but on the otherhand if someone on the stree was to find me collapsed or in a diabetic coma it may save my life!? What do my lovely peps think???
 
I am Jo's sister:D i forgot to tell her when i spoke to her earlier x
 
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