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    • 9 hours, 48 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      "It's a forever learning curve" - so very true
    • 9 hours, 55 minutes ago
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      For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
      I hesitate to bring this up but I am quite sure this happens more than people realize. I use a tubed pump and small amounts of total daily insulin and have checked the tubing for YEARS for bubbles. YES, they are difficult to "notice" unless you have a good light behind the clear tubing because the insulin is also colorless. I detach and check the tubing in the morning and before bedtime if not before the evening meal...I'm talking about significant bubbles----8-10-or12 inches in length can appear and you would NOT notice them unless you were looking. I wonder how many people wonder why their blood sugar is occasionally high and it's being caused by a significant bubble...NO, not the champagne sized version that's often mentioned to "ignore." The pump company I deal with tried to get me to switch to injections instead but I am an EXPERT with the bubble situation. Also, comments over the years that I am probably not filling the reservoir correctly, etc....just plain silly. I am NOT new at this...LOL!!!
    • 10 hours, 21 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 14 hours, 57 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 14 hours, 57 minutes ago
      Richard Wiener likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 15 hours, 17 minutes ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I began playing Pickleball last year in March. When the temperatures started to rise the extra effort my body was experiencing because of the heat got my body hormones out of balance and I began experiencing nausea, higher heart rates and feeling very uncomfortable. I soon realized that I cannot play when is too hot or I’ll end up with ketones. Any new activity when on. Insulin requires adjustments. It’s a forever learning curve. Adding to the heat, last year I was having some absorption problems by the overuse of my abdomen. I have now move the infusion sites to my upper front side and it’s working much better.
    • 15 hours, 18 minutes ago
      Kristine Warmecke likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 15 hours, 18 minutes ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I answered no, but I do experience nausea and/or vomiting, usually on a daily basis, but this is because I have gastroparesis. I have rarely been able to eat breakfast over the last 20+ years as I end up vomiting it all back up ... try explaining that to ward staff in hospital(s). ;-)
    • 15 hours, 38 minutes ago
      Becky Hertz likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
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      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      After 62 years I have skin issues everywhere. I am an avid at rotating every time I change my infusion set. When I was on multiple daily injections, up to 9 per day, I had massive skin hardening. Since on the pump it’s not nearly as bad that’s been 33 years. I take very little insulin my daily basal comes out to 9 units over 24 hours I eat two meals that I count carbs for and try to keep at a minimum of 30-40 per day. Everything is going well. Rotation is key
    • 1 day, 8 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      I use a pump and have had issues with insulin absorbtion. It seems I have a lot of them on the side I primarily use for infusion sets. I recently switched to the other side of my abdomen and dropped more than one point on my a1c.
    • 1 day, 9 hours ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      When I first started with my current Endo we would discuss the released and upcoming products and I would tell her about the 'off-market' applications and devices, we both learned from each other. But she was so good with helping me transition to the Dexcom and then the Tandem after Animas was pulled from the Market. She followed my Dex and even finer tuned my Basals and early this year I got an "unbeleivable" 5.4 A1c and we are both extremely happy!
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      Yes. But then I self-selected when choosing an endocrinology clinic that pursues cutting-edge advances 40 years ago. Cutting-edge is a phrase that is also often called bleeding-edge because it is often experimental, hit or miss on results, and very expensive. I am convinced the “bleeding” refers to $$$.
    • 1 day, 9 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      not anymore, and I am happy about it! Most of the time they were recommending things that had been recently pitched to them by a pharmaceutical salesperson or a durable medical supplier. The doctors would give patients the "free samples" and it was often not the best fit, then after the "free" supply ran out, the prices were exorbitant. Maybe it still happens, but I haven't seen it for a while.
    • 1 day, 9 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The need for better CGM accuracy is a big consideration for me. Also my control is pretty good right now (a1c in the low 6 range). Although I am tempted by the sleep and exercise modes which would be very helpful since I’m getting back in to exercise. So…I keep sitting on the fence…
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I don’t want to change from the Omnipod Dash to Omnipod 5 because the minimum target blood glucose is level is higher than where I like to keep it. My A1C is currently 5.0.
    • 1 day, 9 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      For the last 5 years, the highest HbA1C I've had was 5.3. For the last 3 years the high, low, & average have been 5.2, 4.7, & 4.9. I'm not willing to go to an AID that sets a target of 6 to 7.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I do MDI. For the last 7 years my A1C has averaged around 4.8. I have no reason to believe that a closed loop automated system could do that well.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      There are many reasons, as well as "something else." My arthritic fingers do not serve me well with a cell phone. I have trouble putting the needle covers back on to my insulin pen needles. If I had to take care of all the fine muscle issues associated with setting a pump up, I would probably require assistance. I am also not drawn to the issues I hear about tissue damage at the infusion sites, or knowing whether everything is seated properly and the insulin is actually flowing. Finally, I just have some kind of negative karma with electronics. I have worked as a lab biochemist. Somehow, I find the weaknesses of every machine in the lab. (the ideal industrial beta-tester) Having said that, what I hear about the numbers achieved with the tandem CIQ gives me pause to consider.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      Like others, the "closed loop" runs me too high - even the target bg is too high for me. I use the TandemX2 with BIQ integrated wqith my Dexcom G6. I also appreciate - and use - the temp basal function often. I would lose that with CIQ. L:ike Nilla Eckstrom (I think?) I like to be between 80-90, with maybe up to 120 after I eat.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The constant refilling and site changes...doesn't seem worth it.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      Luddites just may be the most comfortable people on earth. 🙃 
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      For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
      Holy cow! 8 to 10” bubbles? There is definitely something wrong if that is happening to you. I occasionally get 1/4” inch 10” is excessive. Have you gone in and shown your pump instructor how you’re doing it so that they can help you figure out the problem?
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      When I was put on insulin, the first dietitian I payed to see said I could eat whatever I wanted as long as I followed the set number of macros (carbs, protein, fats). The stupid diet had my blood sugars all over the map. She didn't care/listen when I told her milk, bread/pasta made me feel really sick. She said because I was on insulin I need to eat a high carb, low protein and low fat diet. What bad advice! Thankfully, I came to my senses and starting reading the experiences of other T1D's who were following the The Bernstein diet.
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      Saw one, recently out of school, when I was first diagnosed ten years ago. She insisted I needed 150 grams of carbs per day minimum and handed me a sheet with meal plans. She explained that I needed those carbs to keep my brain functioning properly. GEEZ. I can only hope she's learned a thing or two since then.
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    When you are traveling away from home for a few days, do you typically take glucagon with you?

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    54 Comments

    1. Pete Murphy

      I used too when I traveled more….these days what I do is keep a can of soda in the car for emergencies. During the winter I am going to try the glucagon again seeing as I have seen so many positive comments from this blog.

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      1. Ahh Life

        Pete — in the hotter areas of the country, cans often explode. Plastic juice bottles are in both my cars. 💣

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      2. Pete Murphy

        Yes thanks!

        I have used as well. Cranberry juice does seem to hold up the best in the warm weather. I rely on soda if concerned about spoilage and I forget to replace.

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    2. Molly Jones

      In the 21 yrs of having glucagon refilled, it has never been used and hopefully never will be. It has never left the house.

      Tandem Control-IQ has helped my lows happen much less often and less severely.

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    3. Nik Ča

      yes

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    4. Lawrence S.

      I have not traveled since before Covid 19. But, when I travel, I take my glucagon, juices, and lots of food.

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    5. gary rind

      have never had glucagon in 19 years

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    6. TEH

      I have never taken glucagon while traveling for work or pleasure. Very few non medical professionals know how to administer glicagon. My wife can’t remember how to do it I have needed it so infrequently.
      With CGM ithe risk of missing an alarm is very low.

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    7. Janice Bohn

      I have the nasal glucagon so super easy to always have with me.

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    8. Clare Fishman

      I always have Baqsimi in my purse. Portable, easy to use, and no reason not to have it.

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      1. rick phillips

        I am 100% with you Clare !!

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      2. GLORIA MILLER

        I take Baqsimi as well. Much better than the glucagon injection.

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      3. Andrew Stewart

        Yes, Baqsimi is the way to go. I haven’t had to use it much, I think twice in three years but it works great, is easy to use, discreet and I had no ill effects. I keep it at home, work, my car, wife’s car and travel kit.
        #BeWell

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    9. Joan Benedetto

      Yes! Glucagon (GVoke hypopen/Baqsimi stays in our son’s supply bag which goes everywhere he goes. For travel, we have extras in our supply suitcase.

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    10. Beckett Nelson

      It all depends. If I’m going to visit my parents for a few days (where I’m sitting around and chatting), then no. If I’m going on a canoe trip in the backcountry where I’m active, then yes (although I have low supplies, so have never had to actually use the glucagon on trip)

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    11. AimmcG

      I am very lucky that I have a high sensitivity to when my sugar drops. I am often treating it by the time my CGM alarms. I am also a light sleeper so when it happens at night I usually hear the alarm

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    12. Carolann Hunt

      Why wouldn’t you take it?

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      1. sdimond

        Seriously, why would you need it? I have never had a hypo that required more than a glucose tablet or two.

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      2. KarenM6

        Hi sdimond –
        I have had a low that required something faster and easier to administer than glucose tablets. Sometimes lows are severe enough that eating or drinking sugar is difficult or impossible… especially if one is unconscious.
        And, some of us have hypoglycemia unawareness which makes the low signals non-existent. Those are just a couple of reasons to keep it at hand.
        So, there are those who do need glucagon. And there are those who have not experienced serious, life-threatening lows.
        I hope that helps explain why some of us absolutely take it with us wherever we go! 🙂
        Oh, I should also say, not all of us have the AID systems that seem to be miraculous. I would love to have one, but my insurance doesn’t cover them… yet (I hope!)

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      3. KarenM6

        Hi sdimond –
        Sorry… my reply could read a little snotty which is _not_ _at_ _all_ what I had intended! I think my personal response above may help explain why I keep Baqsimi with me when travelling.
        Thank you and apologies to Carolann Hunt for me trying to respond here.
        Thank you!

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    13. Robin Melen

      I haven’t been traveling with it but then had an “aha” moment and realized I probably should keep it available – in my travel bag, purse, in my tennis bag (my sugar tends to drop quickly during matches), at my work … Kind of a DUH moment for me. As others have said, there’s no reason NOT to have it available!

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    14. Robert Kovalik

      No, but I always have glucose tablets with me.

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    15. Lynn Smith

      In 55 years of being diabetic I have never filled a glucagon rx. Too expensive and I have never needed it anyway. Even when my BS has been in the 20s, I have managed without it. 😬

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      1. Joan Fray

        Me too. Never needed it. Never passes out. 60 years. Lucky us!

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      2. KarenM6

        I truly don’t know how you managed a 20 without it! I just posted that “…there are those who haven’t experienced life-threatening lows…”, but you just proved me wrong! I’m so glad you managed!!!

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      3. Katrina Mundinger

        I’ve been in the 20s too. Haven’t been 100% “fine” but have been able to take tablets or drink juice. My roommate called paramedics a couple of times but was able to get me alert enough to eat tabs one of those times…One time I finished playing a music performance when I was in my 40s. I guess my low-sugar tolerance is just garbage. (LOL!)

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    16. Jane Cerullo

      I always carry glucose tabs. I don’t think I would ever need glucagon with a CGM. I would have testing equipment and extra Dexcom with me.

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    17. John Zipper

      I have a little travel bag with spare everything, very easy to throw it in when packing. I leave it packed while at home but I rotate out the Dexcom sensor and Omnipods to freshen up the spares.

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    18. jo

      I never had one

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    19. Jeff Balbirnie

      Normal Soda, cake icing, sometimes glucagon naaaah

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    20. Anthony Harder

      I don’t use glucagon. Others have to use it and don’t like treating me with it. I use oral sugars instead.

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    21. samdefabio

      I ALWAYS carry glucagon with me. I would be terrified that I would pass out and there wouldn’t be any glucagon to get me conscious again. I’m actually really surprised to see that more people said no than yes!

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    22. Mick Martin

      The last time I travelled [traveled, for my American cousins] away from home for a few days, apart from hospital stays, was in 1984, when my youngest son was 1 year of age.

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    23. Amanda Barras

      I haven’t had an Rx for Glucogon in over 15 years.

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    24. HMW

      I used to bring glucagon with me when travelling, but I generally don’t now because my automated basal rate pump has reduced my hypos from 13% to 1%. My cgm also tells me before I drop too low.
      I have only used glucagon once in my 33 years as a T1D and I was at home.

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    25. Bob Durstenfeld

      I have traveled all over the world for both business and pleasure and I have never. In 65 years with T1D, carried Glucagon. I do regularly get hassled by airport security.

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    26. Jim Cobbe

      Not unless traveling with, or to meet, someone I am confident would and could know when and how to use it, i.e. very infrequently since my wife died.

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    27. Trisha Oldenkamp

      I keep it with my diabetes supplies when traveling.

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    28. Lenora Ventura

      I make sure I have plenty of juice boxes, hard candy, protein bars, etc. In 37 years, never has a glucagon kit been used on me. Although, I have had many paramedic visits

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    29. MARIE

      I said “other”. Before we had Baqsimi, we always carried Glucagon, but now we carry Baqsimi. Like others have said, why wouldn’t we, just for the extra protection? – Sort of like insurance.

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    30. M Parker

      I have never had a glucagon script filled but I never leave the house without glucose tabs and I’ve never gone on any type of trip without food/snacks with me

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    31. KarenM6

      Hearing & sleep issues mean it’s possible for me to miss an alarm. Plus, I get no body reaction due to hypoglycemia unawareness.
      I have been in situations where I was unconscious and seizuring… and also one time where I was probably 5 minutes from being that way. I feel that the Baqsimi saved my life.
      Psychologically speaking, it is a comfort to have it always with me. I feel uneasy travelling without it.

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    32. Bill Williams

      If I’m in need of glucagon, I’m unable to treat myself with it.

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    33. ConnieT1D62

      Always. I carry glucagon as well as other sources of quick acting easy to swallow pop in your mouth treatments to avert and intervene with episodes of hypoglycemia. Just as important as carrying insulin with me at all times IMHO.

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    34. Ken Raiche

      Never ever used or brought glucagon with me. I always have Dex 4 on my person but rarely use those either. Having a pump and Dexcom sure help preventing severe lows.

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    35. KCR

      I didn’t used to bring it but since having a severe low last year, I now do.

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    36. Steven Gill

      Was offered a prescription several times but living alone who’d use it? Prior to using a CGM tested more frequently while traveling, now the alarm wakes me easily.

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    37. dholl62@gmail.com

      When I traveled to Europe to visit with family

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    38. Jneticdiabetic

      I don’t take a glucagon kit on overnight trips anymore. My last kit is long ago expired. On my current CGM and closed loop pump, I’m less concerned about severe, unconscious lows. Still pack quick carbs for self hypo treatment.

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    39. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      I have travelled extensively around the world. I never have taken my Gvoke HypoPen with me. Do you think everybody can read English to administer the glucagon injection?

      A never leave home without my Glucose tablets PERIOD!

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    40. Wanacure

      Even without traveling in the past there were many times it could have prevented my severe lows, BUT my family didn’t know about it. Later, on my own, I didn’t know about glucagon. Nowadays with a CGM, sugar cubes suffice when CGM alerts me, but that is rather infrequent. I have Basqimi Rx onhand now thanks to my current endocrinologist, but never used it. Even when not traveling, I carry tubes or pill bottles filled with sugar cubes on my person, in back pack and in coat pocket. I eat 2 or 3 sugar cubes, then check bg in 15’. Repeat if necessary, but seldom need to repeat.

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    41. Patricia Kilwein

      Basquini nasal spray. Hope I spelled it correctly.

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    42. LizB

      The last time I checked my insurance, they didn’t cover any glucagon. The last time I was in trouble with my BG being extremely low was over 4 years ago, when I wasn’t using a CGM.

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    43. Cheryl Seibert

      I have never used Glucagon, so answered “No”. I take carbs with me no matter where I go.

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