Disaster Planning
| Author: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE |
| Last Updated: Monday, January 23, 2006 |
Q: "Would you provide advice for diabetes care during disasters?"
A: As difficult as it may be to think about encountering disasters such as a flood, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, terrorist attack, or even a loss of electricity, it does pay to be prepared. With just a little planning, you and your family will be able to cope with the unexpected, without totally disrupting your diabetes management. Listed below are links which provide you with tips for handling medical supplies, food supplies, managing your meal plan, sick day rules and more.
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Related Links
American Diabetes Association (ADA)
http://www.diabetes.org
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
http://www.ready.gov
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
http://www.fema.gov
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
http://www.hhs.gov
Important Notice: The responses provided by the team of Diabetes Educators are based on their personal experiences and expertise as practicing diabetes healthcare professionals, and are not to be considered diabetes management advice from Abbott Laboratories. Remember that information provided by the team of Diabetes Educators is for general background purposes and is not intended as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment by a trained professional. You should always consult your physician about any healthcare questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to healthcare issues.
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