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How to support people living with diabetes in a natural disaster

It is important for people living with diabetes to be prepared for natural disasters like bushfires, floods, storms or cyclones. Having a plan and being ready for natural disasters reduces the risk of diabetes-related emergencies and life-threatening situations. You can support people living with diabetes by understanding how natural disasters can impact on their health. Watch these short videos about how to plan and prepare for a natural disaster.

Resources to support people living with diabetes

Have a plan. Be ready. The My diabetes plan for natural disasters can help manage diabetes before, during and after a natural disaster. This plan lists important things to put in a diabetes emergency kit.

My diabetes plan for natural disasters and emergencies

This plan lists important things to put in a diabetes emergency kit. You can also use this plan to record your personal details, important contact information and list of current medications.

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Diabetes and natural disasters

Manage your diabetes in a natural disaster poster.

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Diabetes and natural disasters. Have a Plan. Be Ready

Share this animated video with people living with diabetes on how to plan and prepare for natural disasters.

Resources to support emergency services

The needs of people with diabetes and other chronic conditions in natural disasters and emergencies

A guide for emergency services, local councils and the not-for-profit sector on diabetes and chronic condition management in natural disasters or emergencies.

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