Having Type 2 diabetes means you always have to be on guard.
But it also means being able to handle an emergency situation, if it should arise...
in other words you need to be prepared for the unknown.
Are you prepared for that? If not, you need to put an emergency plan in place so you don't needlessly put your health at risk.
Your first step is to actually develop a plan.
This means everything from what you will need to where it will be located.
This includes the right healthy foods, the right medications, the right equipment, and the right snacks.
Each of these areas are equally important for success.
As soon as you fail to maintain one of these areas, this is sure to be the one you will need.
The second step is to ensure you always have at least three days of medical supplies on hand.
You never know when bad weather will hit, when you find yourself really busy and won't have time to go to the store, or when you just don't feel like traveling to get medical supplies.
Life may get in the way of much, but Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes cannot be one of them.
Third, is to maintain your meter.
Your blood glucose meter is your life...
literally.
If you fail to maintain it, then all else is a waste.
Proper maintenance means always having plenty of fresh batteries on hand; without skimping and buying the cheap ones.
This is one time where it pays to spring for the best reliable batteries.
You also need to have clean, undamaged blood sugar test strips that are well within their expiration date and have been kept at room temperature.
And keeping the meter clean helps to maintain its long life.
The fourth area involves keeping everyone close to you aware of your condition.
They don't need to become diabetes experts, but they do need to know what to do and when to do it...
in the event you need assistance.
It is quite possible if and when you experience an episode, you won't be able to take action on your own or possess the ability to instruct someone else on what to do.
The last area of your plan involves identification.
It's possible there will be times when you are not around close friends or family, and your blood sugar drops too low.
If you are wearing some type of diabetes identification, not only will total strangers be able to assist you but, if medical personnel are summoned, they will have a clear understanding on how to properly care for you.
But it also means being able to handle an emergency situation, if it should arise...
in other words you need to be prepared for the unknown.
Are you prepared for that? If not, you need to put an emergency plan in place so you don't needlessly put your health at risk.
Your first step is to actually develop a plan.
This means everything from what you will need to where it will be located.
This includes the right healthy foods, the right medications, the right equipment, and the right snacks.
Each of these areas are equally important for success.
As soon as you fail to maintain one of these areas, this is sure to be the one you will need.
The second step is to ensure you always have at least three days of medical supplies on hand.
You never know when bad weather will hit, when you find yourself really busy and won't have time to go to the store, or when you just don't feel like traveling to get medical supplies.
Life may get in the way of much, but Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes cannot be one of them.
Third, is to maintain your meter.
Your blood glucose meter is your life...
literally.
If you fail to maintain it, then all else is a waste.
Proper maintenance means always having plenty of fresh batteries on hand; without skimping and buying the cheap ones.
This is one time where it pays to spring for the best reliable batteries.
You also need to have clean, undamaged blood sugar test strips that are well within their expiration date and have been kept at room temperature.
And keeping the meter clean helps to maintain its long life.
The fourth area involves keeping everyone close to you aware of your condition.
They don't need to become diabetes experts, but they do need to know what to do and when to do it...
in the event you need assistance.
It is quite possible if and when you experience an episode, you won't be able to take action on your own or possess the ability to instruct someone else on what to do.
The last area of your plan involves identification.
It's possible there will be times when you are not around close friends or family, and your blood sugar drops too low.
If you are wearing some type of diabetes identification, not only will total strangers be able to assist you but, if medical personnel are summoned, they will have a clear understanding on how to properly care for you.