Site changes don’t have to be so bad — not when you’re working from this glitzy, glam diabetes supply organizer. You can customize it to fit your child’s personality; for mine, I used plenty of glitter, flowers, jewels, and ribbon, because that’s what I personally love! And I purchased all the pieces at a dollar store to make it super affordable.
What You’ll Need
- 1 flat plastic tray
- 1 plastic chip & dip tray
- 3 clear plastic cups
- 2 clear plastic bowls
- 1 vase or soup can
- Spray paint
- Clear glue
- Decorations of your choice (stickers, glitter, ribbon, silk flowers, etc.)
What You’ll Need
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Spray paint the two trays (I used gold spray paint). -
While the trays dry, fill the vase that will become the center column between the two trays. This is your chance to get creative! I used pebbles, flowers, and glitter, but you can fill your vase with whatever you like — shells, tennis balls, whatever suits your child’s interests. Or you could use an empty can instead of a vase and just decorate the outside. -
Glue the vase onto the center of the chip & dip tray. (You can start to fill some of the tray sections with alcohol wipes, lancets, and other diabetes supplies, too.) -
Glue the bowls onto the flat tray. -
Decorate the cups, then glue them onto the flat tray. I blinged out two of the cups with rhinestones and ribbon and added pearl beads to the third cup. But you could use stickers, glitter, or whatever add-ons your child picks out. -
Secure the flat tray to the top of the vase with glue. Fill both top and bottom tray compartments with your diabetes supplies!
Disclaimer: The experiences and suggestions recounted in these articles are not intended as medical advice, and they are not necessarily the “typical” experiences of families with a child who has type 1 diabetes. These situations are unique to the families depicted. Families should check with their healthcare professionals regarding the treatment of type 1 diabetes and the frequency of blood glucose monitoring.