Looking for a good, cheap diabetes bag/tote

[pookas]

Hi Everyone. I've been scanning some diabetes totes on the internet, but I would like to get first hand opinions. I need a sturdy tote to lug Hunter's diabetes supplies around w/ a shoulder strap. I'm looking for something w/ pockets, elastic holders, ice pack holders, insulin pockets and an extra pocket for the folder I keep track of all of his meals in. I also would like it to be inexpensive. Maybe something that would carry supplies for at least a day trip. Any suggestions? I checked out the bags on CWD links, but can't seem to get really close up images.
Thanks

Linda-[NEPA]-Mom to:
Hunter, 5 yrs, dx'd 11/14/05 type I
Colby, 6 yrs, migraines

[kitty]

MedPort makes diabetes cases that hold tons of stuff in them. They make one for daily items, and one for travel. They used to make a 3 in 1 Organizer, but they stoped making it. Once in a while, you can find the 3 in 1 organizer on Ebay.

Here's a website that sells them for a low price:
www.diabeticpromotions.com

This website also sells Dia-Pak carrying cases, which hold a lot of stuff too, and come with a shoulder or waist strap/belt. This companies cases are more expensive than MedPort's.

Jessie

[bethdou]

Hi,
I don't have one myself, but someone told me that she uses a small 35mm camera bag. It's padded, has pockets inside and a sturdy handle, and the padding serves as insulation. We use a 2-piece isulated fabric lunchbox; the bottom zips off and is "sandwich size", so just right for insulin and a small ice pack. The top part holds snacks, juice box, meter, an dinjection supplies....It's not the best solution, but until I find "just the right one" too, it's working out OK.

Good luck!:)

[dawnegge]

Check out fifty50pharmacy.com, they have large and small supply bags that are made just for kids. They also sell the matching pump pouches and medic alert bracelets.