MANAGING DIABETES DURING DISASTERS

Objectives of the module

Defining “disaster”

Examples of disasters

Disasters are often associated with

Stages of a disaster

Coping with the stages of a disaster

Activity

Managing diabetes during disasters

Medication challenges

Nutrition challenges

Blood sugar monitoring challenges

Activity challenges

Foot care challenges

Vision challenges

Mental health challenges

Role of the health care professional

Preplanning (1 of 4)

- make a communication plan

Preplanning (2 of 4)

Preplanning (3 of 4)

Preplanning (4 of 4) - make a communication plan

Diabetes disaster kit – Important documents

Diabetes disaster kit – List of medications

Medication chart

Diabetes disaster kit – Medications (1 of 2)

Diabetes disaster kit – Medications (2 of 2)

Diabetes disaster kit – Medication storage

Diabetes disaster kit – Medication tips

Diabetes disaster kit – Medical supplies

Diabetes disaster kit – Other supplies (1 of 2)

Diabetes disaster kit – Other supplies (2 of 2)

Nutrition considerations

Diabetes disaster kit – Suggested food items (1 of 2)

Diabetes disaster kit – Suggested food items (2 of 2)

Diabetes disaster kit – Food supply and storage

Diabetes disaster kit – Foot care

General management

General management – Sick days (1 of 2)

General management – Sick days (2 of 2)

General management – Hot weather

Activity

Small group work

Questions

References