Diabetic Living Australia

MANAGING YOUR diabetes IN AN EMERGENCY

Being affected by a natural disaster or emergency is stressful for everyone involved, but can be a more serious problem if you have a medical condition such as diabetes. DL mag dietitian and diabetes educator, Dr Kate Marsh, explains how to plan ahead so you are prepared to manage your diabetes in an emergency.

MAKe YOUR DIABeTeS eMeRGeNCY PLAN

Planning is an important part of being prepared for an emergency. An emergency plan is particularly important for people living in flood or bushfire-prone areas. However any of us could be affected by

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