Redesigning, Redefining Diabetes
The best diabetes bag depends on what you carry and how you like to carry it. I’ll walk you through the differences between StarterKYT, SideKYT and SideKYT+ so you can find the right fit for your equipment, everyday essentials and personal style.
Living with diabetes means carrying a surprising amount of stuff. I started KYT to rethink the bags and cases we use to carry it all, with input from hundreds of people with diabetes who know exactly what works, what doesn't and what's been missing.
After years of travelling with Type 1 diabetes, I've learned that a good travel bag needs to do more than look the part. Here are the features I look for, from easy access to dedicated insulin storage and space for all the other things I need along the way.
A great travel bag keeps your diabetes supplies organised without compromising on style. Meet SideKYT, the premium diabetes crossbody I developed with input from the diabetes community, with dedicated storage for diabetes essentials and room for everything else you need on the move.
CGMs and insulin pumps have changed how many of us manage diabetes, but they don't mean we can leave the back-ups at home. I look at what pump and CGM users still need to carry, and what to consider when choosing a bag that can keep up.
If your diabetes kit comes with a whole collection of back-up plans, you'll know that a little extra space goes a long way. SideKYT+ is our roomiest design, with space for CGM and pump supplies, testing equipment, insulin pens and the everyday essentials that come along for the ride.
Not everyone wants to carry a dedicated diabetes bag, and I get that. StarterKYT was designed for people who want a compact, discreet way to carry their insulin pens and blood glucose testing equipment, whether on its own or tucked inside another bag.
Travelling with diabetes takes a little extra planning, but it shouldn't stop you from going places. I share the practical things I think about before a trip, from packing insulin and back-up supplies to keeping everything organised when I'm away from home.
Five months of travel, more than 20 countries and plenty of lessons I couldn't have learned at home. I share what helped me travel with Type 1 diabetes, from packing extra supplies and navigating time zones to dealing with the unexpected and making room for adventure.
KYT started with a hunch, a leather sewing machine and a few prototypes. It became a collection thanks to hundreds of people who shared their experiences, frustrations and ideas with me. Here's how those conversations helped turn a personal project into bags designed around real life with diabetes.