You see, Diabetic Women have their own groups that us guys just don't have. Take DiabetesSisters, a worthy and awesome organization that comes complete with conferences bringing D-Women together from across the country. We see articles focused on our female counterparts, from pregnancy issues to where pumps can be placed on wedding gowns, everyday dresses, or in places that we guys just don't have to worry about. They have cute designs, full of flowers and colors and creative designs. Kids do, too, and you might even have some more boy-focused elements when it comes to D-Fashion.
All of those are important, needed,and worthwhile - don't get me wrong. I understand and appreciate that men and women have different challenges on many fronts. But to me, it seems that us Adult Diabetic Men just have fewer resources for our D-Lives overall. D-Fashion for Men is just one of those topics that doesn't have the same kind of attention.
We have our own D-Fashion options, but they are less visible than what's available for Kids and Women. So, here's my contribution to even the playing field, at least when it comes to this little corner booth of the online world.
The reason was simply that I'd noticed many tweets, blog posts, web pages and business plans focusing on D-Fashion, but most appeared to be designed for anyone but the Professional Working Diabetic Guy.
Many seemed to be for the girls, boys, women, or the more gender-neutral adventurous types. But there didn't seem to be much D-fashion aimed at the man who must blend his insulin pump, continuous glucose monitor, or even carrying case with a business suit or dress clothes. This was simply my observation, and it might not have been the actual case - just what I had noticed. Recently, fellow D-Blogger Scott Strumello posted a gripping question on his blog that beat me to the punch. He asked: Why the Mysterious Absence of Diabetes Man-Bags? I was stunned, as this was the very point I'd been prepping to write and post.

Aside from that, when it comes to extra supplies like infusion sets, I toss those into my briefcase/laptop bag that usually goes with me from home to office and anywhere in between. I'm usually not out of contact with that for more than a few hours or so, and if it's required then I can access it as needed.
But the "man purse" or D-Case goes with me wherever, whether I'm carrying it during the warmer months or tossing it into a coat pocket during the winter months. Glucose tabs live in an inside coat or jacket pocket, and in the warmer times a few stay with me on my keychain. Then there's my pump, always connected...



So, that's my take on D-Fashion for Men. Love it or leave it, that's my take. Do with it as you will.
5 comments:
It does seem a bit one sided doesn't it? I will say that pumpwearinc.com has some general or generic bags and all kinds of pump/gadget belts that would suit. I would highly recommend the Zipps case to you . But I completely get where you are coming from. Even the medical id's are more woman/child focused.
Hey Michael....you know...where there is a gap, there is a new business. I think you should start a male line of organisers/bags/ and MANLY things! I would buy your products and sell them out here!!
I would buy your products too! ;)
Check out Rickina's collection for men at http://stickmed.moonfruit.com/. She's lovely to work with and her products are not only great & fashionable but affordable & very well made!
Point well understood and taken. I think Renata is on to something. You could start a new venture AND model the products!
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