The various different weathermen are saying it is going to snow in this area, again…. They were talking about getting kits ready for weather emergencies. Of course I started to think about kits needed for diabetes. We with diabetes need a bit more in our kit than the general public. Here are a few things that I would put in my diabetes weather emergency kit:
- Batteries (for pump and meter)
- Syringes (in case the pump breaks)
- extra vials of insulin
- Frio or similar items that can keep the insulin cool
- can of coke (for low blood sugar)
- glucose tabs
- glucagon kit
- extra pump supplies
- extra meter supplies
- extra meter
- Bottles of water
What would you put in your kit?
Helpful links:
Diabetes Emergency Kit
ADA’s Tips for Emergency Preparedness