Abstract

Diabetes, disasters and decisions

Author(s): Pamela Allweiss & Ann Albright

Man-made and natural disasters pose special challenges for people with diabetes. The disruption of healthcare delivery systems can have both short- and long‑term health impacts. Disaster training programs should educate people with diabetes and their caregivers, emergency personnel, and other healthcare professionals about disaster prevention, mitigation and recovery. Early planning can prevent later disaster-related exacerbations of diabetes.