Enjoying Sleepovers
You might be wondering if you can still have sleepovers or go to sleepovers when you have diabetes. Of course you can! You’re the same kid you were before you got diabetes, right? Remember: you can do anything you want and that your parents allow. Having diabetes just means you have a few extra things to think about.
Get Prepared
Your friend’s parents will want to know a little about diabetes and what you have to do while you are at their house. It will be important for them to know that you can take care of yourself, but they should know how to recognize a low blood sugar and how to help you, just in case. Make sure they have rapid acting sugars to help treat a low blood sugar. It’s a good idea to plan a few play dates at your friend’s house before you sleep over so your friend’s parents really understand how to help you with your diabetes.
Sleepover Check List & Tips for Fun Sleepovers:
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Remember your sense of humor and your favorite game or toy.
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Have your mom or dad talk to your friend’s parents before you go to make sure everyone is comfortable.
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Remember to check your blood sugar. And don’t forget to think about your choices for snacks and meals while you’re staying at a friend’s house.
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Don’t forget to take all your important diabetes supplies in your emergency pack.
Check off each item as you pack your overnight bag!
Sleepover supplies:
Diabetes supplies:
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Bayer’s CONTOUR® meter.
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Test strips for your meter
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Bayer’s colored MICROLET™2 lancets and Bayer’s MICROLET™2 lancing device
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Your blood sugar logbook and a pen to write down your levels each time you check
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Insulin pens or traditional syringes
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If you use an insulin pump, make sure to bring an extra infusion set with tubing and a reservoir
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Insulin
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Alcohol swabs
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Tissues for your fingers
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A juice box or glucose tabs in case you get low blood sugar
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A snack supply with foods like granola bars, fruits or veggies