From the ArcaMax Publishing, Health & Fitness Newsletter:
http://www.arcamax.com/news/healthtips/s-378006-286159
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (UPI) -- U.S. endocrinologists urge diabetics to
take precautions before a hurricane, wildfire, flood or other disaster
happens.
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists and Eli Lilly
and Co. say the chaos of a disaster can interfere with daily routines
needed to manage the disease. Erratic eating and disrupted timing of
medication doses can cause blood sugar levels to change, as can the
stress induced by a natural disaster.
"Taking the time to prepare a disaster kit in advance is crucial
because once a storm or other emergency threatens, there's usually too
little time to make all of the necessary arrangements," Dr.Victor
Roberts, an AACE spokesman, said in a statement.
Roberts advises making a list of past and present medications --
including pharmacies for active prescriptions -- and adverse reactions
to medications and past and present complications as well as a list of
medical conditions and surgeries.
Diabetics should prepare and properly store a 30-day supply of all
medication, these may include insulin, oral anti-diabetic agents and a
glucagon emergency kit -- if prescribed by a physician.
More advice is available at
http://www.aace.com/newsroom/disaster/disasterplan.php.