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My nephew was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes over the weekend. So far we know he will be required to take shots and will eventually get a pump. Outside of that, we are learning or will be learning. With that said…
Does anyone edc anything in the FAK to assist in a diabetic situation? My nephew is just getting involved with scouting in my troop. I want to be prepared as much as I can should something arise.
My nephew was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes over the weekend. So far we know he will be required to take shots and will eventually get a pump. Outside of that, we are learning or will be learning. With that said…
Does anyone edc anything in the FAK to assist in a diabetic situation? My nephew is just getting involved with scouting in my troop. I want to be prepared as much as I can should something arise.
Maybe a couple packets of honey or those 15g glucose tubes in case he takes too much insulin or doesn’t eat a meal in time. By all means, do not give him anything by mouth if he is unconscious or unable to maintain his own airway though! Good luck.
My dad is diabetic and I have a very extensive FAK. I usually have a Tester, Extra Strips, Glucose Tablets, and usually some sort of powdered drink (high sugar) incase they’re KO’d I can mix with water and pour it slowly. Everyone’s different, my friend accually has a mini fridge in his car with insulin bottles and pins.
Guy in my Sunday School class carries his diabetic supplies in a small Otterbox. They are bulletproof, waterproof, and you pick the size and color that suits you.
Guy in my Sunday School class carries his diabetic supplies in a small Otterbox. They are bulletproof, waterproof, and you pick the size and color that suits you.
Thanks for all the good advice. Right now everyone is still in kinda of holding pattern as we learn to handle everything.
AmbuBadger said:
By all means, do not give him anything by mouth if he is unconscious or unable to maintain his own airway though!
I read you can use a tube of cake icing if they’re unconscious in their mouth/gums to be absorbed through the skin. That way they won’t choke on it.AmbuBadger said:
By all means, do not give him anything by mouth if he is unconscious or unable to maintain his own airway though!
I read you can use a tube of cake icing if they’re unconscious in their mouth/gums to be absorbed through the skin. That way they won’t choke on it.Any insulin-dependant diabetic should carry at all times:
– insulin pens
– syringes+needles
– test-strips/meter
– 2 Glucagen hypokits
– oral glucose jel
– energy bars (rich in carbs)JIM said:
Any insulin-dependant diabetic should carry at all times:– insulin pens
– syringes+needles
– test-strips/meter
– 2 Glucagen hypokits
– oral glucose jel
– energy bars (rich in carbs)
+1!!! on those energy bars. I carry oatmeal Clif bars. It’s very convenient if I can’t get to a meal on time when I’m out and about.Pack a protein snack of some kind to. The glucose works quickly and the protein helps keep his blood sugar even.
JIM said:
– insulin pens
– syringes+needles
– test-strips/meter
– 2 Glucagen hypokits
– oral glucose jel
– energy bars (rich in carbs)
Type 1 diabetic for 29 years myself.
Good list, I would add a writing pen and log book for keeping track of your numbers.I think 2 Glycogen syringes is overkill, I don’t personally carry one myself but I see the advantage.
Food and water are not part of my diabetic kit, but are a top priority in my edc. Functional and palatable snacks are great, low’s can be accompanied by irritability. Nothing worse than trying to force a disoriented/irate diabetic to eat gluco gel.
Hydration is very important for highs, the body will be flushing the kidneys of ketones. Need to be replacing that water. I EDC a 1 L water bottle with me at all times, and I am not afraid to refill it as sinks/fountains.
How old is your nephew? When I was young I found a diabetes summer camp to be a great source of info and support. I still volunteer as staff at the diabetes camp I atteneded as a kid.
Diabetes can be scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Test often, record your sugars, count carbs and regular visits to a trusted doctor, thats my formula for success.
Andy Wayne said:
I read you can use a tube of cake icing if they’re unconscious in their mouth/gums to be absorbed through the skin. That way they won’t choke on it.
Sublingual is good fast way to get glucose absorbed and into your body. Honey packets, gluco gel, frosting, etc all work for this. From the EDC angle, be aware that packets love to burst and leak inside your bag. Stuff one inside a film canister or test strip bottle before it goes in your bag.I have been a type I diabetic for 8 years. It stops me from doing very little. My big test was going camping for a week last summer. I had zero problems and my blood sugar levels were near perfect. I carry a small pouch on my belt that holds my blood test equipment and extra batteries for my insulin pump, a Streamlight Nano flashlight, bandaids and a small tube of icing. In my trunk is my jumbo versipack with extra pump supplies, snacks and needles. The needles are a back up in case there is a problem with my pump or the pump is accidently ripped from my body. I recommend your nephew getting a medical ID bracelet or necklace. I wear mine all the time. Being diagnosed with diabetes is a lot to take but it is a manageable disease and there are far worse things out there. Feel free to email or pm me with questions. One last thing, my blood sugar levels greatly improved when I went on the pump and I had less low blood sugars, especially at night when I was sleeping.
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