More Than Just Travel: Clever is A Game Changer For Type-1 Diabetes, By Brian Balicki.
Among Type One diabetics who use both an insulin pump and a continuous glucose monitoring device (CGM), interrupted communications between the two devices frequently result in uncontrolled blood sugars. Uncontrolled blood sugars over extended periods of time raise the risks of complications to Type 1 --- kidney failures, eyesight problems, neuropathy, etc.
The placement of a CGM device on the same side of the body as the insulin pump is critical to preventing interrupted communication between a CGM and an insulin pump. It’s a simple problem, with NO simple solution for men with Type One diabetes. Why? Virtually all men’s T-shirts do NOT have right pockets --- only left pockets. One option is to turn a traditional left pocket T-shirt, inside out, to create a right pocket.
A Better Option Has Arrived!
Clever Traveler’s Men’s, 2 Zippered Pockets, T-shirts (one underneath each arm), is a perfect solution to this problem for Type One diabetics. It’s definitely a much better, cleaner look!
During a recent 28 period with the traditional men's one pocket t-shirt (12/2/24- 12/30/24), the communication between the insulin pump and the CGM device was interrupted for 35 hours, due to poor and unstable location of insulin pump.
From the most recent 28 day period (2/16/25 – 3/15/25), using the Clever Traveler 2 pocket T-shirt, the period of interrupted communication between the two devices WAS REDUCED FROM 35 HOURS TO 7 HOURS!
What's Even More Impressive:
Clinical results reported by Brian Balicki, in an upcoming podcast, “The Juice is Worth the Squeeze…Embrace It ! 57 years as a Type One Diabetic”, his personal recent experience with the Clever's Men’s 2 Zippered-Pocket T, shows that interrupted communications between his insulin pump and his CGM device virtually disappear when using Clever's 2 Pocket T!
The data below proves it, literally trending to almost zero in the last 30 days! Check out his podcast for this and other practical suggestions for managing Type One diabetes.
Beyond Type 1 Diabetes: Who Else Can Benefit from Pocketed Shirts?
Beyond Type 1 diabetes, here are some other potential beneficiaries of Clever's pocketed shirts:
Cardiac & Neurological Conditions – Safely carry heart monitors, pacemaker controllers, or seizure alert devices.
Severe Allergies & Respiratory Conditions – Keep EpiPens, inhalers, or nebulizers easily accessible.
Chronic Pain & Mobility Needs – Store medications, heat packs, or assistive devices for conditions like arthritis or Parkinson’s.
Post-Surgical & Recovery Support – Carry drainage bags, wound care supplies, or small medical aids with comfort.
Mental Health & Sensory Support – Have quick access to fidget devices, anxiety medication, or calming tools when needed.
More Than Just Travel!
Clever Traveler’s hidden-pocket shirts were originally designed for safe, discreet travel, but they’ve proven to be so much more. Whether managing a chronic condition, carrying medical devices, or simply needing a secure place for essentials, these shirts offer a comfortable, stylish, and practical solution.
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