festooltim said:
Never really paid much attention To all the threads on the first aid kits but read this one this morning because just found out last week my 10 year old daughter has type one diabetes. Has been a big change around here trying to learn and get everything she needs to cover all possibilities. So it got to thinking what a diabetes emergency kit would look like and what size I would need to fit it in. Maybe a big sticker on top to say what it is. Just think the systainer would be easier to find in a panic. The hospital gives you a back pack for supplies but thinking that could get lost in all the other school back packs for the kids.
Diabetes is a scary disease, especially for the parent of a child. While you are undoubtedly willing to learn everything you can about living well with diabetes, your child only hears "No, you can't eat that!" It's quite difficult for them to understand that a piece of birthday cake or a slice of pizza could literally kill them. And it certainly isn't FAIR!!!
In my big "5-minute trauma bag" that I carry in my vehicle, I have only a couple of things for diabetes:
1. A Glucometer and test strips
2. A tube of Glucagon
For most medical emergencies involving diabetes, this is all I need since my goal is to stabilize the patient until they can reach definitive care (usually an ER). For EDC (Every Day Carry) by a type 1 diabetic, you'd want to add insulin and a complex carb snack at the least. I'm sure your daughter's doctor and diabetes coordinator have a very good plan for what she should have with her.
There isn't anything in the First Aid Systainer specifically for diabetes, but if I were in your shoes and looking to keep something my First Aid Systainer for a known diabetic, it would be the two items mentioned above. As for a container for her diabetes supplies, I think a Mini-Sys might be just the ticket?
Remember, the most important tool you have is the one between your ears. It can prevent a lot of problems from ever occurring, and makes you quite capable of helping to mitigate any that happen anyway.
You sound like a very concerned and protective parent - good for you. Thanks for sharing, and good luck with your daughter. I'm confident that you will BOTH be fine!