Diabetes-Prepping for Type 1

Emergency Preparedness for Type 1 Diabetes
https://www.jdrf.org/blog/2013/05/29/emergency-preparedness-for-type-1-diabetes/

From the wrath of Hurricane Sandy along the eastern seaboard to devastating wildfires in the west, the past two years have shattered previous records for natural disaster destruction in the United States. The hardships and chaos these catastrophes cause are difficult enough. But factor in the added demands of managing type 1 diabetes (T1D), and a bad situation can get much worse. No matter where you live, you should have a plan for taking care of yourself and your diabetes in an emergency situation. ---CONTINUED---

Preparedness for Diabetics
http://preparedchristian.net/preparedness-for-diabetics/#.W-W21ydRd-U

According to the American Diabetes Association there are 25.8 million people with diabetes and 79 million people with pre-diabetes; I am one of the 25.8 million. For a few different reasons, diabetes is also one the hardest diseases to prepare for in terms of a survival situation.

I have done plenty of research and I was able to find some good information, in bits and pieces, scattered across the web. I’ll try to put it all together, in hopes that I can help those with or those caring for someone with diabetes learn how to prepare for living with diabetes in a survival situation. ---CONTINUED---

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
https://www.thewellnesscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Diabetes-preparedness-guide.pdf

Includes:

WHAT CAN I DO DURING A DISASTER TO PROTECT MY HEALTH?
WHAT SHOULD I PACK IN MY EMERGENCY KIT?
WHAT ARE SOME IMPORTANT TIPS TO REMEMBER DURING A DISASTER?
ITEMS TO PACK IN AN EMERGENCY KIT: (Check List)

Disaster and emergency preparedness for people with diabetes
https://www.idf.org/images/English_-_Disaster_and_emergency_preparedness_for_people_with_diabetes.pdf

As a person with diabetes, your daily routineinvolves schedules and planning. An emergency can seriously affect your health. It may be difficult to cope with a disaster when it occurs. You and your family should plan and prepare beforehand ---CONTINUED---

PATIENT PREPAREDNESS PLAN
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b7f00ce89c172284abdb545/t/5b8364f81ae6cfab3d21bd8a/1535337721395/DDRC+Patient+Preparedness+Plan++2018+-+Long+version+checklist+%2B+helpful+website+and+phone+numbers.pdf

Includes:

Make a plan
Your diabetes kit
Important Information to Keep
Diabetes Supplies
Other Supplies to Pack
Other Recommendations