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With threats of terrorist attacks and many natural disasters happening around the world, our awareness for the need to be prepared if a disaster strikes has recently increased. If you have diabetes it would be a good idea to create an emergency kit. It will only take a few minutes to collect what you need to be prepared for any unexpected event that may happen. The American Diabetes Association has prepared helpful tips on creating an emergency kit for people with diabetes.

They have suggested storing 3 days worth of diabetes supplies, which could include oral medication, insulin, insulin delivery supplies, lancets, extra batteries for your meter and/or pump, and a quick-acting source of glucose. All these items should be kept in an easy-to-identify container, and stored in a location that is easy to get to in an emergency. 

Your emergency supply kit should also contain a list of emergency contacts and, if you are a parent of a child in school or daycare, physician’s orders that may be on file with your child’s school or day care provider.  As always, it is a good idea to wear medical identification that will enable colleagues, school staff members, or emergency medical personnel to identify and address your medical needs.

If you are a parent of a child with diabetes, it is important that your child’s school has clearly identified the school staff members who will assist your child in the event of an emergency evacuation. For those who are away from home, consider informing your colleagues, friends, and family members about your diabetes and where your emergency supply kit is kept.