What I Keep Handy to Check My Blood Sugar: How Nikki Customizes Her Glucose Routine
Nikki’s glucose bag contains everything she’ll need to monitor her blood sugar while on the go.
When it comes to managing her Type 2 diabetes, Nikki makes sure she’s always prepared to check her blood sugar levels on the go. That means she carries supplies in what she calls a glucose bag, or “G bag.”
Nikki’s G bag is always stocked with candy mints she can eat if she feels like her blood sugar is dropping or if brain fog is coming on. She says the peppermint flavor helps to calm her if she’s stressed.
Since she knows she’ll have to test her blood glucose levels, she carries alcohol pads to clean her finger, along with her glucometer and test strips. Nikki includes a lancet device to get a blood sample, and some Band-Aids that match her skin tone.
She also packs diabetes medication in case she needs to take anything extra.
To keep things fun, Nikki’s G bag is leopard-print.
“Managing diabetes is a very serious matter, but it's important to remember you want to make this a fun, enjoyable experience as well,” Nikki advises. “Make it unique to your lifestyle. Cater and curate it to your needs.”
You can read more about Nikki’s experience with Type 2 diabetes here and how she manages her A1C here.
- Nikki NurseNikki Nurse is a writer, wellness advocate, caregiver, and content creator based in Brooklyn. She covers fitness, nutrition, mental health, and personal development.
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