4. Dosing Equipment
It’s imperative that you’re able to continue with your usual medication dosing schedule. That means you’ll need 30 days' worth of dosing supplies, such as insulin syringes, needles, insulin pens, or whatever you use to deliver your medication(s).
If you typically use a wearable insulin pump, it might not be practical to purchase backup supplies, such as infusion sets and cartridges/reservoirs. Furthermore, it might not be possible to keep the pump charged. Keep standard, analog dosing supplies on hand, just in case.
10 Things People With Diabetes Should Keep in a Hurricane Emergency Kit
Managing diabetes requires both short- and long-term planning. Because hurricanes and natural disasters can occur with little to no warning, it’s important to have an emergency kit on hand. After all, during a major crisis, it may not be possible to access your usual supplies.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends having enough supplies to last at least 1 to 2 weeks. Here’s what belongs in your kit.
