Our journey began from a real need. With over 40 years of personal experience managing diabetes and 24 years of professional expertise as a nurse and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, I ventured into this project. Despite dealing with a chronic illness, many medical challenges, and financial frustrations, my drive for exploration and pushing boundaries remained strong. However, traveling with a health condition comes with its own set of challenges, requiring careful planning to prevent emergencies and stay healthy while on the move.
As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, I often stress the importance of having a "sick day bag" to my patients, especially for travel. But as I created my own version of this bag each year for myself, and hearing complaints from others about their own sick day bags. I noticed gaps and variations in its contents. Unable to find a bag that suited my needs, I decided to create one myself. After many versions and improvements, we proudly introduce the Prevent-A-Pak—a thoughtfully crafted solution designed for individuals who want to be fully prepared for life's adventures, no matter where they go. And that's how Prevent-A-Pak came to be.