In addition to the items that are prescribed by the medical team, there are some additional items that can be helpful in practical or emotional ways, here are a few suggestions:

Cooling pack / sleeve:
Insulin needs to be kept in stable temperatures in order to remain effective. For hot days, summer holidays, picnics and hot car journeys you can buy special containers to keep the insulin in temperature range.
You can buy plain / medical style ones from online pharmacies, or there are more styled / fun versions available online as well.
They come in different technologies, it’s worth an internet search to see what’s available in your area:

• Simple insulated pouches with a space for freezer packs
• Evaporative cooling wallets (no freezer packs or electricity needed)
• Smart coolers with temperature displays

Insulin kit bags
Specialised bags, organisers and carry-systems for ease-of-use and mobility.
They can also be found in plain or more fun styles.

CGM and Pump patches
Particularly helpful for (water) sports or also just to protect during every day use, there are a range of patches available to help secure or just “glam up” sensors and insertion sites. They can be found in transparent, skin shades or fun styles.

Comfort and wearables
Also for pumps in particular, elastic or fabric arm/waist/leg bands to help secure pumps during sleep or sports. You might also find some clothing with internal pockets intended for pumps.

Medical IDs
There’s an increasing range of options including watch-band, bracelet, necklace, keychain, wallet cards or bag-tags.

Emotional support, normalising, fun and fashion items
These can be great for the emotional experience, to “normalise” diabetes through humour or fashion.
An internet search will turn up a wide range of options.

T-Shirts, Pins, Patches, Stickers

Diabetes kits for stuffed animals / dolls

“Diaversary” items

Age-appropriate books with explanations of diabetes