When you have diabetes, you may have some difficult days. However, you should try to fully enjoy the good days when you can. Preparation is key to making those bad days easier. But what should you do to prepare? We’ll happily teach you more about what to include in your diabetes crisis kit.
Diabetic Footwear
Did you know you should always wear diabetic footwear, even at home? It might seem strange until you consider that many people with diabetes have diabetic neuropathy, which causes numbness in their legs and feet. This numbness could lead to you not feeling an injury, like stepping on broken glass or a stubbed toe. Cutting or injuring your foot could lead to infection, so diabetic footwear is an essential safety item to have. Ensure your emergency kit has diabetic socks and slippers. This is especially useful when you travel.
Lancelets and a Glucose Monitor
You should have your blood glucose monitor and lancelets in your emergency kit in case you suddenly feel lightheaded or tingling in your arms and legs. Ensure you keep your kit separate from your standard supply, especially if you keep your kit in your car or on the go. You want to ensure you have them available when you need them. It might also be wise to place an extra continuous glucose monitor in your kit. Often, it picks up readings before you notice them, so it’s always useful to have an extra.
Insulin Shots and Metformin
This is something you need for your diabetes crisis kit. Having extra insulin shots available can save your life. What’s the point of having a blood glucose monitor if you can’t do anything about blood sugar that’s too high or low? Have an extra stash that you regularly replenish and put in your car or purse for use in an emergency. Replenish this stash regularly.
If you keep these things in a special emergency kit, you’ll be much safer on the go.
