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Section: Education, Care & Research
By: Judy Kohn, RN, BSN, CDE
Posted: 04.01.2009

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Would you provide advice for diabetes care during disasters?

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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Important Notice: 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 health care questions you may have, especially before trying a new medication, diet, fitness program, or approach to health care issues.

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