If you are living with diabetes, it is important to be prepared for natural disasters like bushfires, floods, storms or cyclones. Living through a natural disaster can make it hard to look after your diabetes; and put your health at risk. Having a plan and being ready for natural disasters reduces the risk of diabetes-related emergencies and life-threatening situations. Watch this short video about how to plan and prepare for a natural disaster. Have a plan. Be ready. The My diabetes plan for natural disasters can help you manage your diabetes before, during and after a natural disaster. Keep this plan and your emergency kit together in a safe place and keep them up to date. 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. Available in other languages Download This resource is also available in other languages, including Arabic, Chinese simplified, Chinese traditional, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Turkish and Vietnamese. Talk to your health professional if you have questions about your emergency plan, or find answers to commonly asked questions here. Information for emergency services, local councils and the not-for-profit sector This guide is for organisations and personnel who deal with natural disasters and emergencies during the planning stages such as local disaster management groups (local council) as well as those who deal with ‘on-the-ground’ situations after a natural disaster has occurred, for instance, those managing evacuation centres. 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. Download Information for health professionals There are four videos for health professionals to help support people living with diabetes to plan and prepare for a natural disaster. How do natural disasters impact diabetes How you can help people prepare for a natural disaster Using the ‘My Diabetes Plan’ for natural disasters Essential resources for diabetes and natural diabetes Diabetes and natural disasters Manage your diabetes in a natural disaster poster. Download Related topics Information and resources We have a range of information and resources to help you live well with diabetes. Find out more Sick days It is important to have a sick day action plan and sick day kit to use if you are unwell or you have any signs of illness. Find out more
