Supporting Persons Living With Type 1 Diabetes during Hurricanes

As climate change alters the hazard properties of Atlantic hurricanes, persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who live along the US hurricane coast and in the Caribbean are facing increased risks.1 Diabetes care and education specialists play vital roles in preparing persons with T1D for the onslaught o...

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Published in:	ADCES in practice Vol. 8; no. 3; pp. 20 - 25
Main Authors:	Ponder, Stephen W., Atkinson, Carol, Imber, Anne, Jordán, Carlos Alberto Leyva, Matheson, Della Lorraine, Dimentstein, Karen, Espinel, Zelde, Shultz, James m.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Los Angeles, CA SAGE Publications 01-05-2020 SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects:	Diabetes Disease management Emergency preparedness Hurricanes Insulin Patient education United States > US
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Summary:	As climate change alters the hazard properties of Atlantic hurricanes, persons with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who live along the US hurricane coast and in the Caribbean are facing increased risks.1 Diabetes care and education specialists play vital roles in preparing persons with T1D for the onslaught of hurricanes and establishing emergency supply lines of insulins and diabetes care essentials in the aftermath. Diabetes care and education specialists must improvise and adapt to the unique challenges posed by each storm.1
ISSN:	2633-559X 2633-5603
DOI:	10.1177/2633559X20915436