About how often do you have glucagon with you?

If you’re on an insulin pump, have you ever used expired pump supplies (i.e., infusion sets, reservoirs, pods, etc.) and had any issues?

Samantha Walsh

Samantha Walsh has lived with type 1 diabetes for over five years since 2017. After her T1D diagnosis, she was eager to give back to the diabetes community. She is the Community and Partner Manager for T1D Exchange and helps to manage the Online Community and recruit for the T1D Exchange Registry. Prior to T1D Exchange, Samantha fundraised at Joslin Diabetes Center. She graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelors degree in sociology and early childhood education.

12 Comments

Brian Johnson

I have basquimi in my nightstand. As I’m retired, I am at home at least half the day usually. If travelling away for the night, I take it with me. I don’t carry it with me during the day.

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Janice B

I have the nasal spray in my purse, and at home. So always with me.

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TomH

I keep Baqsimi (nasal glucagon) at home and in the kit I carry when I’m away from home a significant distance.

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Scott Doerner

I always have glucagon next to my bed in the home, but I rarely take it anywhere.

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Meerkat

In my 44 years with Type 1 I have never had a prescription for it. I am thankful I have never had a need for it.

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persevereT1D52

I have just started using micro-doses of glucagon to control low blood sugar and with exercise. It is working really well. No side effects or high BG after dosing.

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PamK

I have one Gvoke pen in my work bag, just in case!

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Jeff Balbirnie

I will by whatever means required stop anyone attempting to use it on me. I cannot speak to the new versions of the stuff, but any/all of the injectable ones… I will openly harm the person(s) who attempt it in my direction. The after effects, I will never suffer again for any reason. Fair warning… >; D

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Steve Rumble

I carry Baqsimi with me along with glucose tablets

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Anita Stokar

I rarely have it with me when I go out in public. However, I will take it if my sugar may go too low quickly, for instance if I am going on a several hour bike ride

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Lawrence S.

I generally keep my glucagon at home. So, it’s near when I’m at home. We took a vacation recently, and brought the glucagon (Gvoke pen) with us. I don’t take it with me when I’m out and about daily.

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KarenM6

I have Baqsimi in my purse, but it’s very expired. I need to get a new one to replace it!

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