Diabetes Advocacy Emergency Supplies List

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Emergency Supplies List

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For those of us who don't live in hurricane paths or in earthquake zones, the idea of needing any sort of "emergency kit" for diabetes supplies seems a waste of time. Recent world events have shown us otherwise. In Canada we have seen the the speed with which forest fires have spread through the Okanogan and the devastation they leave behind. On the east coast, we have witnessed the destruction that flooding can cause and have seen many friends evacuated from their homes at a moments notice. With that in mind, Diabetes Advocacy felt that we should all seriously consider creating our own Emergency Packs no matter where you live--no matter how much you think this will never happen in your area it just might!

Examples of items for your Diabetes Emergency Kit

Frio packs and cooler
batteries--for meter, pump and flashlight
packaged crackers and cheese/peanut butter
Flashlight
Candles and matches
Extra glucose meter, extra insulin(s), glucagon, syringes, lancets, blood test strips, ketone test strips (blood or urine), alcohol wipes, insulin pump supplies (if you use a pump)
non-diabetes medication such as anti-nausea and anti-diarrhea medication
Put a minimum of two weeks worth of supplies and medications in a Ziploc storage bag or any waterproof storage bag.
Emergency glucose such as unopened glucose tablets
General first aid kit
Bottled water
Supply of non-perishable foods and hand held can opener if you have canned goods
Copies of all prescriptions
Emergency telephone numbers including that of your physicians
Cash--bills, coin or both
Blankets
Spare house keys

Thank you Jennifer D for making the following Emergency Supplies Checklist!!

ITEM	√	EXPIRATION DATE
Alcohol Wipes
Anti-Diarrhea Medicine
Anti-Nausea Medicine
Batteries for Flashlights
Batteries for Ketone Testing Meter (Precision Extra)
Batteries for Meter
Bottled Water (7 gallons per person)
Can-Opener
Candles
Cash (both bills and coins)
Cell Phone Charger or Extra Battery for Cell Phone
Cold Storage Container, or Cooler
Disposable Plates and Utensils
Emergency Contact Numbers for the Doctor and Diabetes Team
Emergency Family Contact Numbers (outside of your area)
Extra Blood Glucose Meter
Extra Blood Glucose Test Strips
First Aid Kit
Flashlights
Frio Pack
Gatorade Powder
Glucagon
Glucose Tablets, or other emergency glucose
House Key
Insulin Pump Batteries
Insulin Pump Cartridges
Insulin Pump Sites, and Tubing
Ketone Testing Meter (Precision Extra)
Ketone Testing Strips (blood)
Ketone Testing Strips (urine)
Lancets
Matches (Strike Anywhere) in a Waterproof Container
Non-Perishable Foods
****Canned Goods
****Granola Bars
****Peanut Butter
Pain Relief Medicine
Paper Towels
Pet Food and Water
Plastic Tarps and Ponchos
Pre-Made Ice
Pre-Paid Long Distance Phone Cards
Prescription Copies (diabetes supplies, other meds, glasses etc.)
Sleeping Bags and Blankets
Syringes
Updated Diabetes Management Plan

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Last updated January 22, 2010