Diabetes…in Color!

Note: You may have wondered why there was no post in my diabetes series last Friday. Due to some shipping delays, I had to hold off – but better late than never, right? Enjoy!

IMG_2797
One happy diabetic.

After some pretty heavy posts last week, I think it’s time to brighten things up. Literally.

As I’ve briefly mentioned in the past, finding the perfect carrying case for my plethora of medical supplies is no easy task. Along with the typical purse contents of a twenty-something girl, I cannot leave the house without insulin, test strips, my meter, snacks, needles, a juicebox, and more. Needless to say my bag constantly feels like I’m carrying around a pile of bricks.

This may come as a shock to you since I am a leading contender for world’s worst shopaholic, but I’ve only owned about four ‘kits’ (what I call my supply bag) in my eight years as a diabetic. It’s just so difficult to find a bag that is small enough to throw into my purse or backpack but big enough to carry a small pharmacy. One with the perfect amount of correctly sized pockets. One that can be easily cleaned. And, arguably most importantly of all, one that is cute.

About six months ago, I discovered a company called Myabetic in an extensive online search for a new kit. I found several that I liked, but I’m a commitment-phobe when it comes to diabetes kits. You get surprisingly attached to these buggers.

Fast forward to about a month ago, and I got an email from the company advertising their latest kit, available for pre-order late this fall. I fell in love. So I emailed them telling them about my blog, my diaversary, and my love for their products.

They loved what I was doing to bring awareness to Type 1 diabetes, so they offered to send me a sample of one of their existing bestsellers, the Banting wallet! I figured that they would know how much trust a diabetic had to put into their kit. Lauren, the customer care rep, guessed that I would want the pink one. She gets me already! It is even the perfect shade to match one of my favorite Kate Spade purses. Coincidence? I think not!

Myabetic was founded by a fellow diabetic fashionista, Kyrra Richards. She, too, wanted something that could express her individuality and personal style. She felt that diabetes had become her identity, and it was time to change that. I couldn’t agree more. Kyrra’s mission is to “transform diabetes through fashion and style.” A girl after my own heart!

Kyrra, the Myabetic brand and I are definitely on the same page. We refuse to let our disease cramp our style. Diabetes has only heightened my desire to live my life in color.

My oldest brother, Matt, gave me a framed art print a few Christmases ago. It features a colorful rooster and some powerful words. He said he thought of me right when he saw it. It’s now hanging near my bathroom mirror, where it reminds me of my mission every day.

It reads:

“If you ask me what I came into this life to do, I will tell you: I came to live out loud.”

And I am doing just that.

Colorfully yours,

Haley

Take a look at these photos of my new Banting wallet. If you know anyone with diabetes, refer them to the site so they can turn their disease into a fashion statement, too! 

Thank you to Kyrra and Lauren for supporting a fellow divabetic!

IMG_2781
Outside zip pocket.
IMG_2782
Compact size.
IMG_2783
Outside slip pocket.
IMG_2784
Hello beautiful! A pouch for my meter and lancing device, elastics for test strips and insulin pens, a pocket for needles and lancets, and even a removable waste pouch for all of the used needles and test strips that end up EVERYWHERE!
IMG_2786
My meter’s new home!
IMG_2791
Match made in heaven.

You may like these, too!

2 Comments

  1. I love the purse were did you get that.My favorite color is pink. I am going to order the pink organizer because I feel like mynpurse is loaded down with bricks. When you Cary insulin and needles and the insulin pen and needles.it gets confusing. Thank you for sharing this information as well as providing the link.

    1. Thanks so much for reading, Lora! The purse is Kate Spade from Nordstrom Rack – they always have beautiful bags! So glad this post helped you. Hope you love your new kit!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.