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Sports

Managing blood sugar, low blood sugar treatments, insulin pumps, and Type 1 Diabetes supplies while playing any sport requires additional gear.

General / Skiing / Swimming / Basketball

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General

Water Bottle
Holds 8 Glucose Tabs
Magnetic Running Belt

Skiing

Hydration Backpack
Streamlined Backpack
Insulation Pack for Backpack
Neoprene Tube Covers (avoid liquids freezing)
Gloves with Pocket (low treatment storage/quick access)
Convertible Gloves (for easy finger pokes)
Honey (non-freezing low treatment)
Maple Syrup (non-freezing low treatment)
Frio Bag (keeps insulin from freezing)
FRIO Bag
(keeps insulin from freezing)
Neoprene Pen Sleeve
(keeps pens from freezing)
Neoprene Vial Sleeve (keeps vials from freezing)

Read the full blog post about Skiing and Winter Sports with Type 1 Diabetes.

Products that help keep your open vial/pen of insulin from freezing.

Swimming

Waterproof Belt Bag with Phone Window
Swim Trunks with Zippered Low Storage Pocket
Board Short with Low Storage Pocket

Basketball

Compression Short with Phone Storage
Arm Band
to Cover CGM or Pump
Arm Band
Multiple Sizes

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