{"id":2408,"date":"2018-08-24T10:48:59","date_gmt":"2018-08-24T10:48:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=2408"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:20:23","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:50:23","slug":"diabetes-emergency-kit-what-all-you-need-to-keep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-emergency-kit-what-all-you-need-to-keep\/","title":{"rendered":"Diabetes Emergency Kit: What All You Need to Keep?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-emergency-kit-what-all-you-need-to-keep\/#Diabetes_Emergency_Kit_Checklist_of_Items\" title=\"Diabetes Emergency Kit: Checklist of Items\">Diabetes Emergency Kit: Checklist of Items<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-emergency-kit-what-all-you-need-to-keep\/#Personal_Use_Items_for_the_Kit\" title=\"Personal Use Items for the Kit\">Personal Use Items for the Kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-emergency-kit-what-all-you-need-to-keep\/#Documents_Identifying_Diabetic_Condition\" title=\"Documents Identifying Diabetic Condition\">Documents Identifying Diabetic Condition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-emergency-kit-what-all-you-need-to-keep\/#Customise_Your_Diabetes_Emergency_Kit_to_Suit_Your_Needs\" title=\"Customise Your Diabetes Emergency Kit to Suit Your Needs\">Customise Your Diabetes Emergency Kit to Suit Your Needs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to living with progressive lifestyle diseases like diabetes, preparing for the worst-case scenario is a smart option. Moreover, with the ongoing dynamics of the pandemic situation, preparing in advance for a possible emergency is always better than facing health complications later on. While emergency care is challenging for everybody, it becomes even more difficult for people with diabetes, and here comes the need for a diabetes emergency kit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F2408\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People with diabetes need to avoid the slightest risk of developing infections, cuts, bruises, or weather-related complications, which may turn into serious health complications. Having someone to look after you in such conditions is, of course, a blessing. However, there are moments when you, as a person with diabetes, are alone and have to take quick actions to overcome the emergency within time to prevent it from overpowering you. A well-prepared diabetes emergency kit is the ultimate support in such times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_Emergency_Kit_Checklist_of_Items\"><\/span><b>Diabetes Emergency Kit: Checklist of Items<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diabetes emergency kit is a combination of items, documentation, and a few life hack tips that will help you sail through any diabetes-related emergency in your local area or even away from your native country. You can use the list below to prepare your own kit for diabetes emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CURV-KIT-1.jpg\" alt=\"diabetes emergency kit\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CURV-KIT-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CURV-KIT-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/CURV-KIT-1-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Use_Items_for_the_Kit\"><\/span><b>Personal Use Items for the Kit<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Diabetes Supplies-<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lancets, <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3f6n655\">glucometer<\/a>, syringes, insulin stored at the required temperature, test strips, a glucagon kit, ketone strips, and other prescribed supplies. You would also require a cold pack or an insulated bag to keep your medication cool in case of a power cut or while traveling.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Food and Water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Fiber-rich snacks are essential to help you feel full for long. Keep healthy eateries, non-perishable items rich in glucose like fruit juice, glucose tablets (for dealing with hypoglycemia emergencies). In order to keep hydrated, you would need a gallon of water for an individual as dehydration leads to a spike in blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sanitation and Personal Hygiene Items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Soap, toilet paper, and a toothbrush will help you stay hygienic in the absence of basic sanitation facilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>First Aid Items<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Band-aids, prescribed pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medicines, alcohol wipes, antibiotic ointments, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Miscellaneous Necessities- <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Items like a flashlight, a whistle to signal for help in an emergency; a blanket, dust masks and gloves; a power bank for mobile phones, etc., also prove to be a blessing in disguise.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/first-aid-for-diabetic-emergency-all-you-need-to-know\/\">Read More: <em>First Aid for Diabetic Emergency: All You Need to Know<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1203309871.jpg\" alt=\"medical records\" width=\"600\" height=\"335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1203309871.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1203309871-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/shutterstock_1203309871-420x235.jpg 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Identifying_Diabetic_Condition\"><\/span><b>Documents Identifying Diabetic Condition<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medical ID<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Bracelet\/necklace or hand bands to identify yourself as a person with diabetes is helpful for strangers to determine your requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Doctor\u2019s Papers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Prescription of medicines, diet, and other advice along with your brief blood sugar history. Moreover, you can also create a comprehensive guide to your medical care in the event you are unable to care for yourself or require assistance. Describe your condition, treatment, medication list, medical care team, and dosing regimen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact Information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Contact details of all family members, friends, and everyone on your care team (CDE, Endocrinologist, Podiatrist, Primary Care Doctor) comes in handy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Important Documents<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; A binder of essential documents, including birth certificates, insurance cards, and your passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customise_Your_Diabetes_Emergency_Kit_to_Suit_Your_Needs\"><\/span><b>Customise Your Diabetes Emergency Kit to Suit Your Needs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone\u2019s body is different, and each person might need different items in their kit. The kit can be arranged according to your everyday needs and requirements or according to the destination (if traveling) or the environment to which you are being exposed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Download the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.healtharx.beato&amp;referrer=utm_source%3Daarki%26utm_medium%3DBlog_Website_Emergencykit%26anid%3Daarki%26aclid%3D{click_id}%26cp1%3D{app_id}\">BeatO App<\/a> to monitor your blood glucose anywhere, anytime!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":8247,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6,7,8,63],"class_list":["post-2408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-health"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2408"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2408"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18921,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2408\/revisions\/18921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8247"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}