There are several different methods of treating diabetes, depending on the type of diabetes that is present, the severity of the disease, and the age and health of the patient. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, your physician will weigh these details and let you know what kinds of diabetic supplies you will need.
Diet
If your diabetes can be controlled by diet alone, your list of needed diabetic supplies will consist of a glucose meter, test strips, and lancets so you can track your glucose levels as directed by your doctor. You should also have in your tool kit carbohydrate snacks in case of a drop in your glucose level, and low-carb snacks for days when you cannot eat regularly. It is wise to carry a kit or carrying case with all of your diabetic supplies stored together.
Diet and Oral Medication
Your diabetes may be controlled by your diet, with the support of an oral medication. Your diabetic supplies would be the same as for those who manage their diabetes with diet alone. To you kit of diabetic supplies you will need to add your medication and bottles of water in case you are away from home when you need to take it.
Insulin Injections
In some cases, your diabetes may not be manageable without the existence of injected insulin. You will need the same diabetic supplies as listed above, with the addition of insulin vials and syringes. Additionally, you will want to invest in an insulin cooler for when you are traveling or carrying your insulin to work or school.
Insulin Pump
Your doctor may feel that your diabetes will best be managed with the use of an insulin pump, which is a device that offers continuous injection of insulin into your body. You will not inject the insulin with syringes when using a pump, but you will still need other diabetes supplies, including a monitor and related supplies, and the snacks and beverages recommended above. Other diabetic supplies that go with the pump are sold in sets at medical supply stores and online retail websites.
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