Diabetic Testing supplies.

Pack them in my carryon. Never a problem.

I’ve had type two diabetes for 20 years. For me, it’s very easy traveling with supplies. Pre-pandemic, I traveled on business weekly. My meter comes in a compact case with a zipped pocket for lancets and a loop that holds the test strip container. I keep it in my purse when on the road. It’s a kit.

What has been your challenge with lancets?

Dont you have a kit that you keep your supplies and monitor in ? I just keep it in my purse.

I don't usually have any problems travelling with the testing kit, as it's very small and easily fits in my carry-on. Dealing with the Lancets is very easy. I also pack along a small repurposed bottle as a "Sharps container". Any small plastic bottle will work.... a vitamin bottle, prescription bottle or whatever. I have it suitably labelled. When I return home, I dispose of the Lancets in the usual manner. Thankfully I don't require Insulin so don't have to worry about disposing of needles.

My set up is a bit different I guess.

First off my kit holds just the meter and the device that holds the lancets.
The strips are in a little contain but that is loose and the lancets are just in a box.

Then you have the issue of what do you do with the used lancets?

The are both sharp and contaminated.

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Douglas, at least for travel, just get a bigger kit, big enough to hold everything. Even a zip lock bag will corral all the bits and pieces until you can find a small bag of the appropriate size. Use an empty pill bottle for the used lancets.

douglas,

My setup is probably very similar to yours. The small zippered testing kit has an elasticized mesh pouch in the lid, and the lancet pen, tester and a bottle of test strips mount in a plastic clip on the bottom half. I load about 30-50 lancets in a small ziplok bag and place the bag in the mesh pouch. The "Sharps bottle" that I described earlier is carried in a small Eagle Creek packing cube, along with a few other items of miscellaneous stuff. It really is a very easy system to use, whether at home or travelling. I could perhaps post a picture of it if you're interested.

Look into the Accu-chek Fastclix lancing device.

The lancets come in a drum and contain six. Once used, just change drums. Easy to use and nothing sharp to deal with.

I don't understand why you find the lancets an issue . Every batch of Lancets I've ever had have a twist off cap attached to the Lancet body , concealing the needle . After use , you just put the cap on , covering the used needle , and toss it in the trash . Look at the lancet , the procedure is pretty much self explanatory.

Mine have a twist off cap but they sure can’t be put back on trying is a nightmare and if you do get them back on they just fall off.

Right now I put everything in a ziplock bag, the unused lancets go in a small ziplock. This ziplock, the test strips container and the meter as well as a small container for the used lancets all go into the bigger ziplock. Then this goes into my carry on. Along with another ziplock with my medication.

This “works” for certain definitions of work, but I would hardly call it well organized or efficient.

Note, I am not insulin dependent so I don’t have to normally carry a kit with me unless I am going to be overnight. So I may not have the most compact or effective setup.

Putting that cap on is easy , you line it up centered over the needle and with finger on the center of the cap , push straight down with reasonable pressure . The cap will never come off if done correctly

I don’t want to highjack your thread; but, I feel strongly about this. I am a long- time diabetic and have been using a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for the last couple of years. This has been life-changing. I am much better able to control my blood sugar, have lost weight and feel better. I can’t overestimate its value to me. Also, there is no need for the meter and lancets you ask about. Good luck with your treatment.

First off my kit holds just the meter and the device that holds the lancets.
The strips are in a little contain but that is loose and the lancets are just in a box.

You can buy a kit at a Walmart or a store similar to that which allows you to put your meter, plunging device & your container of test strips inside. It also has a zippered compartment for all of your lancets.

Then you have the issue of what do you do with the used lancets? The are both sharp and contaminated.

Indeed, they are. Why would you ever touch them? Once I use the plunging device with the lancet inside, I unscrew the top of the plunging device and place the needle into the cap. I press the button on the plug-in device for the needle to become attached to the cap. No hazard. No contamination.

I am concerned with disposing of them. I am nit exactly carrying a sharps container with me,

douglas, I have no experience with this, but I'd stop in a pharmacy there and ask them for where they can be disposed of.

I am concerned with disposing of them. I am nit exactly carrying a sharps container with me,

This is what I don’t understand. Why would you even need a sharps container? Aren’t you able to attach the used lancet to its top either on your own or using the plunger thereby covering the needle totally so it is not exposed & thus not dangerous?

You might try the method I suggested, using a small "alternate" sharps container.

Even with the cap back on you are still looking at sharp pointy things that’s were dipped in blood.

Or you could switch to the lancing device I mentioned previously. You don't see a needle at all.

Here's a video to show you how easy it is and no messing with needles:

https://www.accu-chek.com/support/how-use-your-accu-chek-lancing-device/how-do-i-use-accu-chek-fastclix-lancing-device

Forget lancing your finger(s). Get a glucose monitoring device. Change a little patch every 2 weeks, and you can check your glucose levels by bluetooth.

They allow you to study what certain foods do to your "levels" so you can avoid such foods. You can also follow your progress on a graph--and it's best to have a steady glucose level vs. high highs and low lows.

GSM's can also awaken you if you're having a glucose high or even worse a glucose low. You can make adjustments to your meds before you're in trouble.

It's the only way to go.

Douglas,
Even if you don't plan to use a Continuous Glucose Monitor long term, I suggest using it during travel. Libre 3 costs about $85 for four weeks, if you are travelling with a smart phone. It requires a prescription.

Otherwise I would also suggest switching to a lancing device with drums. No needle exposure, no sharps to dispose of.