About Us
We want to create products that will inspire you to carry your daily supplies without hesitation. Our vision is to bring style and quality into the lives of people living with diabetes and simplify daily management routines.
Designing Since 2009
At age 13, Founder, Carolyn Jäger, identified a need for something more attractive than “the black medical bag” that comes with every glucometer. In 2009, after years with no other options in the marketplace, Carolyn started designing cases from her basement with her two sons underfoot. A year later, she launched Sugar Medical and introduced her first supply case in 5 colors!
100+ Designs and Growing
Today, Sugar Medical one of the largest diabetic accessory companies in the country and proudly, still woman-owned. We specialize in supply cases, purses, backpacks, travel bags and accessories that are available worldwide, via sugarmedical.com and through our international partners. We have created over 100 fashionable designs and will continue to develop new and exciting products that are both durable and practical for daily life with diabetes.
Our Mission
To encourage people to stay healthy, motivated and in control of diabetes. Better management leads to better health outcomes for each customer.
Giving Back
Sugar Medical contributes to the diabetes community by making annual donations to Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF), Beyond Type 1, and The Diabetes Link. Additionally, we participate in walks and support events organized by Breakthrough T1D and the American Diabetes Association. We have also donated 5000 bags to Breakthrough T1D’s Bag of Hope. In our local community of Midlothian, VA, we support the Chesterfield County Food Bank and local high school sports programs through donations.
In 2022, we initiated a program aimed at supporting diabetes camps nationwide by making four one-time donations of $1500 each to aid in funding their programs and activities. Supporting diabetes camps for children is crucial in providing them with essential resources and meaningful experiences. These contributions can significantly enhance the camps' capabilities to empower children through their various programs and activities.
Partnerships
We are honored to be working in partnership with other brands that simplify life with diabetes! Since 2013 we have worked with Insulet Corporation, designing cases and accessories exclusively for the Omnipod® Insulin Management System. In 2020, we partnered with Tandem Diabetes Care to develop cases for the t:slim insulin pump. In 2023 we expanded our line of Tandem accessories and designed gel skin protective covers for the Tandem Mobi System. In 2021, we began collaborating with SPIbelt® to offer special designs exclusively sold at Sugar Medical. We also offer Skin Grip and Expression Med products on our website. As we grow, we look forward to building relationships with companies in the diabetes community that have developed unique products for those living with diabetes and support a healthy lifestyle.
Our History
2009 - First mockups hand sewn with my mom
2010 - First production of 5 supply cases launched on sugarmedical.com
2013 - Licensing agreement created with Insulet Corporation to develop accessories for the Omnipod® Insulin Management System
2014 – Launched first line of Silicone gel covers for devices
2017 – Expanded our line of accessories with travel bags and backpacks
2018 - Donated 5000 bags to the JDRF’s Bag of Hope given at diagnosis
2020 - Partnered with Tandem Diabetes Care to develop silicone gel covers and supply cases for the Tandem t:slim X2 pump
2021 - Partnered with SPIbelt® to design exclusive diabetes waist belts
2023 - 100,000 customer orders (and counting!)
About Carolyn
I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (T1D) at age 13, but I had been living in a household with T1D since I was eight, when a family member was diagnosed. I was familiar with the glucose monitors, needles, and tears, which only made the news of my diagnosis more devastating. I knew enough to be scared and upset that I too would now have to give myself shots for the rest of my life. Read more.
