Preparing for Diabetes Emergencies

Dealing with the unexpected.

Sometimes life throws you curveballs. For a person with diabetes, it's important to be prepared.

Today might seem like any other day, but you never know. So no matter where you're going, it's a great idea to have an emergency kit of diabetes and pumping supplies easily accessible just in case the unexpected happens.

Getting your kit together

Your kit should contain emergency contact information, and your healthcare professional's name and phone number. It should also contain emergency supplies such as:

An injectable insulin supply, syringe and needle, and alcohol swabs
Blood glucose monitoring supplies including meter, test strips or sensors, lancing device, lancets, and glucose meter batteries
Fast-acting source of sugar such as candy, glucose tablets or gel, juice, fruit, etc
Site preparation supplies
An extra infusion set
Dressing and adhesive
Insulin pump cartridges
Extra batteries for your pump
Medical identification such as jewelry or a wallet card
Glucagon kit

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Preparing for Diabetes Emergencies

Dealing with the unexpected.

Getting your kit together

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