Handcrafted leather diabetes bags

Diabetes beautiful

KYT Diabetes Bags – StarterKYT compact leather equipment case
KYT Diabetes Bags – SideKYT leather crossbody handbag
KYT Diabetes Bags – Insulin pen injection at cafe
KYT Diabetes Bags – Woman wearing SideKYT Crossbody
KYT Diabetes Bags – SideKYT+ premium leather crossbody handbag

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Save 15% when you pre-order by May 31

Limited first run delivering worldwide from September 2023.

Premium leather. Ethically crafted.
A donation from every bag sold supports diabetes charities.

KYT Diabetes Bags – StarterKYT compact leather equipment case

StarterKYT

Take your supplies on the sly. The world’s smallest, smartest diabetes case (we think!).
KYT Diabetes Bags – SideKYT leather crossbody handbag

SideKYT

Streamline your supplies. The essential bag for your essential equipment, plus a little more.
KYT Diabetes Bags – SideKYT+ premium leather crossbody handbag

SideKYT+

Fit more in, take more out. The bag built for pump users, or those who want to take it all.

The lowdown on SideKYT

This beauty's been honed with the help of diabetics from around the world
Testing simplified

Unzip the back, drop it, prop it, and your testing station’s ready for action. Leave all your equipment in place; just test straight from the bag.

Double duty

Diabetes and daily life can clash. So we split them up. Pack your life essentials in the front and your diabetes necessities in the back. Take one, take both, take life on.

Trash, stashed

Say goodbye to test strips following you everywhere. Open this nifty little trash pouch with one hand while you test with the other. Snap off, empty out, snap on.

Diabetes sorted out back

SideKYT curates your everyday diabetes set. It's got space for two insulin pens and a blood testing kit, plus pockets for spares and snacks. Flexible loops means it can also flex to fit bigger tech — we're looking at you, Omnipod PDM! 

Life sorted up front

We're not forgetting about life essentials either: SideKYT fits all of your important bits up front (with space for a snack or two). 

Ethical craft, made to last

Ethically crafted with gold–rated Italian leather and solid–brass hardware — we've validated our supply chain to make sure KYT supports people and planet.

KYT Diabetes Bags – SideKYT blood glucose testing station
KYT Diabetes Bags – Crossbody handbags that pull apart
KYT Diabetes Bags – SideKYT test strips trash pouch
KYT Diabetes Bags – What equipment fits in SideKYT
KYT Diabetes Bags – What fits in the front of SideKYT
KYT Diabetes Bags – Ethical craft, made to last

Bridget Scanlan—
Designer & Diabetic

“I’m redesigning diabetes, so we can all redefine it”


My decade living with T1D has taught me two things: hypos at 2am suck. And so does lugging your equipment everywhere. We can’t live without it — but who wants to think about it?

Standing for Keeping You Together, KYT takes on the diabetes status quo (seeya, velcro). Crafted with the insights of hundreds of diabetics from around the world, these little beauties have been shaped by our community, and our unique needs. They’re here to help you feel great about doing diabetes on the daily. See how the diabetes community helped shape our designs.

When I started KYT, I had no idea it would connect me with so many inspiring diabetics across the globe. I hope KYT becomes a way for you to connect with the incredible, empowering, supportive diabetes community out there, too.

Bridget xx


The smarts of StarterKYT

Hundreds of diabetics helped inspire these nifty features
Unfold in a snap

Super–strong magnets and some clever folds keep your equipment a snap away. Open it flat. Snap it back.

Testing simplified

Unfold, lay out, test away. Leave all your equipment in place; just test straight from the case.

Smaller, smarter

The smallest diabetes accessory around (we think); about the size of a sunglasses case. Built for your bare essentials with no space to waste.

Just the basics

This minimal case maximises space. StarterKYT cleverly fits your essential kit: an insulin pen, testing kit, and compact pocket for sharps or snacks.

Supplies on the sly

StarterKYT's discreet while in reach. Slip it into a carry bag or coat pocket, stow it in the glove box, sit it at your desk. However you take it, this case isn't asking for attention.

Ethical craft, made to last

Ethically crafted from hardy cross-grain leather and hefty hidden magnets — we've validated our supply chain to make sure KYT supports people and planet.

KYT Diabetes Bags – StarterKYT compact leather equipment case unfolding
KYT Diabetes Bags – StarterKYT blood glucose testing station
KYT Diabetes Bags – StarterKYT compact leather equipment case
KYT Diabetes Bags – What equipment fits in StarterKYT
KYT Diabetes Bags – StarterKYT case carried discreetly in tote
KYT Diabetes Bags – Ethical craft, made to last
Fashion Quarterly—

"Helping diabetics everywhere to keep their lives organised without compromising on style."

Good Magazine—

“For people with diabetes, KYT Bags are life-changing.”

Nadia Magazine—

“The designer bag every diabetic needs in their life.”

Megan—London Diabetic

“I am loving my KYT for travel! It's such a great bag, I now take it with me whenever I go away.”

Tarryn—Mt. Maunganui Diabetic

“My mum just surprised me with my very own KYT Bag today and I cried happy tears! It's just the most beautifully designed bag...so practical and oh so pretty. I love everything about it. Thank you.”

Kyoko—Tokyo Diabetic

"Cannot be more excited for this amazing bag designed for diabetics. Fully functional & more importantly so stylish!"

Joy—New Plymouth Diabetic

"Thank you for the bag, it is so easy to 'keep me together.' Pick it up and off I go and no one knows what I am having to carry around."

Loren—Wellington Diabetic

"...it feels like I am actually respecting my diabetes now by having it all sorted and looking good in a nice space."

A donation from every bag sold helps diabetes charities get supplies to those in need

Every bag
helps

KYT Diabetes Bags – Diabetic Loren wears SideKYT+
KYT Diabetes Bags – Diabetic Jolene carries StarterKYT
KYT Diabetes Bags – Diabetic Andy holds StarterKYT
KYT Diabetes Bags – Diabetic Katelyn wears SideKYT
KYT Diabetes Bags – Diabetic Amanda wears SideKYT+