# Making a custom case
**URL:** https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369
**Category:** Tips, Tech & Gear
**Created:** [July 2, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369 "2018-07-02T15:18:35Z")
**Posts on this page:** 6
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369/1 "2018-07-02T15:18:35Z")
I never like the pre-formed diabetes kits, because everyone’s needs are different. Most of those things don’t fit exactly what I want to carry on trips.
I made this custom case for longer trips. It has a place for exactly what I need. And it was pretty easy to make.
I started with a case that was for electronics or stuff like that.
Then I got some of this customizeable foam. It has perforated squares that let you cut it to size for whatever you want.
> **[Amazon.com : CamKix Customizable Magic Foam for Camkix Medium Case - Gopro Hero...](https://www.amazon.com/CamKix-Customizable-Magic-Camkix-Medium/dp/B00NTJUXXI/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1530543758&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=Customizable%2BMagic%2BFoam&psc=1)**
Here is what I ended up with:
There is no wasted space, and there are compartments to securely hold all the stuff I need for a week long trip.
On a side note, I pack with redundancy in mind. I carry a vial of Levemir in case my PDM gets lost or dies, so I can roll over to MDI. I have 2 meters that use the same type of strip (FreeStyle Lite meter and the PDM) in case either one dies. And I have syringes and pen for backup too.
A week’s worth of stuff, all in a case that is only 6.5" x 8.5", and everything held very securely.
Try the custom foam and build your own.
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### Author:  [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2018, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369/2 "2018-07-02T15:20:18Z")
Nice Job with the foam. We have a similar case, but I hadn’t thought of the foam. Good idea! You never cease to amaze.
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### Author:  [@TiaG](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TiaG)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2018, 6:43pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369/3 "2018-07-02T18:43:58Z")
Nice! One question @Eric, is the foam the squeaky/scratchy kind that will make an awful sound as it scratches against your fingernails?
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [July 2, 2018, 6:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369/4 "2018-07-02T18:50:57Z")
> [@TiaG](#):
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> is the foam the squeaky/scratchy kind that will make an awful sound as it scratches against your fingernails?
It is the soft kind.
Not the Styrofoam cooler type.
😀
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### Author:  [@Nickyghaleb](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Nickyghaleb)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2018, 4:05am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369/5 "2018-07-03T04:05:39Z")
Have you ever seen _The Professional_? There’s something very reminiscent of that. 😁
This is a great idea. You also mentioned making a meter holder for running…is there a thread on that one?
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### Author:  [@Eric](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Eric)
#### Post date: [July 3, 2018, 3:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/making-a-custom-case/4369/6 "2018-07-03T15:16:36Z")
> [@Nickyghaleb](#):
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> You also mentioned making a meter holder for running…is there a thread on that one?
Yes, right here:
> [@How to make an exercise BG meter holder](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/how-to-make-an-exercise-bg-meter-holder/1824):
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> Here is how to make a holder for a BG meter for exercise and athletics. Every BG meter comes with a holder inside the zippered container that they include. Remove that holder with a stitch remover. [image] Sew the BG meter onto a sweat band. You want to get one of the longer sweatbands so it will fit. If you are skilled, you can put the stitches right back in the same holes that they originally used. One Important Item to Note: Don’t use regular sewing thread. It may not be stron…