1. | Put together an emergency kit in a waterproof container with at least three days’ worth of medications and supplies. |
• | Blood sugar testing supplies including a meter with extra lancets and test strips. |
• | All medications, such as insulin or pills, in their containers, as well as prescriptions. |
• | Glucagon emergency kit. |
• | Foods to treat hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as glucose tabs/gels, juice, hard candies, and regular sodas. |
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2. Make a plan.
• | Talk to family members about how to stay in contact during an emergency and discuss possible meeting places and escape routes. |
• | Identify what materials/supplies are needed, such as water, healthy foods, a flashlight, comfortable shoes, a can opener, etc. |
• | Let family members know about any medications that may be needed during an emergency, in case help is needed. |
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3. Identify emergency contacts.
• | Email and direct phone numbers for each family member in the household. |
• | Phone numbers of family members or friends who live out of town. |
• | Contact information for local police and fire departments and emergency management offices. |
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Use the new mini-lesson from NDEP's New Beginnings: A Discussion Guide for Living Well with Diabetes to prepare your patients for emergencies and natural disasters. The mini-lesson includes talking points and handouts to help your patients learn how to be prepared and manage their diabetes during an emergency. |
Sign up to get more information about diabetes from CDC and NDEP. Select "Diabetes Education Materials" from the subscription options. |
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For more information, call 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636). TTY 1-(888) 232-6348 or visit www.cdc.gov/info. To order resources, visit www.cdc.gov/diabetes/ndep. |
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