Have a Plan BEFORE a Medical Emergency - Remember to be an advocate for yourself!
- Always carry your emergency card information.
- Bring diabetes supplies including insulin, syringes, ketone testing equipment, meters and snacks.
- Inform the emergency room personnel of your diabetes.
- Ask them to be in communication with your diabetes doctor.
- Call someone to be with you.
- Ask questions.
- Make contact with your diabetes doctor.
Create and print your own Emergency Card