Extension Diabetes Coordinator- NMSU. Food and Water. Have at normally eat to control your diabetes. (See Water Storage and Food Storage presentations …
Emergency Preparedness: Diabetes Management During a Crisis
Martha Archuleta, PhD, RD Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist- NMSU Karen Halderson, MPH, RD, CDE Extension Diabetes Coordinator- NMSU
Food and Water
Have at least a 3-7 day supply on hand Make sure food supply contains food you would normally eat to control your diabetes See Water Storage and Food Storage presentations for more details
Medications
Always have at least a one-week supply of insulin and all medications Store medications in one location in their original containers Have a list of all medications: name of medication, dose, frequency, and name of doctor prescribing it
Keeping Medications Refrigerated During a Power Outage
Insulin can be kept at room temperature for 30 days Most diabetes medications dont require refrigeration However, a person may be taking other medications that do require refrigeration If so, the following strategy can be used to keep medications cold: Keep ice or frozen cold packs in the freezer and a small ice chest handy If power goes out, medications that need to be refrigerated can be kept cold by placing them in the ice chest along with the ice or frozen cold packs
Medical
Supplies
Have at least a one-week supply of lancets, glucose meter strips and any other medical supplies you use If you use an insulin pump, make sure you have a extra infusion set, cartridge, batteries and a o 
ne week supply of insulin Have extra sets of batteries for glucose meters and insulin pumps
Emergency Bag
Have a bag packed in case you need to leave your home Include:
Medication list Medication and supplies for 3 days Copies of vital medical papers such as insurance cards When you leave, be sure to take refrigerated medications
People Who Can Help
Plan together with family, friends and neighbors Keep a list of people who can help names and phone numbers:
Family or friends Neighbors Hospital Medical suppliers Doctor/homecare provider Pharmacy
Create an Emergency Health Information Card
Communicates to rescuers what they need to know about you if they find you unconscious, or if they need to quickly help evacuate you Keep copies in wallet, purse and emergency supply kits
Front of Card
Name Street address City, State, Zip Phone Home, Work Birth date Blood Type Social Security
Health Insurance Info Physicians
Back of Card
Emergency Contacts Conditions, Disability
Medications Assistance Needed Allergies Immunization Dates Communication Needs Special Equipment Needs
Information Sources
California Preparedness Materials: People with Special Medical Needs: American Red Cross California Preparedness Materials: Tips for Creating an Emergency Health Information Card: American Red Cross wwwredcrossorg/disaster/safety
Source:2aida.net
