Hey Everyone!
Sorry it's been awhile. I haven't been 100% diabetes this summer. So have you ever wondered what to pack in your new backpack for school? I have a solution for you. It's simple. Obviously you or your child can't carry around pump supplies or insulin during school hours. But there are things they can carry during school hours.
1.Meter and Strips- These are essential when dealing with diabetes. Carry them in a case and make sure you have easy access.
2.Glucose Tabs- How can you take care of a blood sugar without these? They are so important. Even if you have 10, make sure you have them! Trust me I have learned from mistakes on this one.
3. Blood sugar sheet- Keep track of those Blood sugars while in school. You never know what they might throw at you.
4. Diabetes Bracelet- I know this one is super annoying. Trust me it has lead to many fights in my house. Just have one. There are a million different kinds, I'm sure you can find the perfect one.
These supplies can change per person and that's ok. You need to know how to fit your diabetes and school around your needs.
One last thing. With school comes tests. A fellow diabuddy told me that you should always write your BG on a test. That way when you get it back you can see if you really didn't know the stuff or if it was your Blood sugar. Most cases I just don't know the material. Good Luck and Happy Schooling!
Here's To Year 15!
Rachel
