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For More Information on Diabetes

Posted on Saturday, June 14th, 2014 at 11:35 am.

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Call 211 or visit the website www.diabetescc.org for locations and schedules of local diabetes education programs.

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Visit www.diabetes.org for more information on diabetes and links to other useful diabetes websites.

Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 10:44 pm.

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Plan ahead for special occasions!

Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 10:43 pm.

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Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 10:43 pm.

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Extra 2 week supply of insulin or pills (Oral Medications)
Extra insulin syringes, alcohol swabs, band-aids, and cotton balls
Pack your Glucometer (home testing meter), test strips, lancets and extra batteries
Water, at least 1 gallon per day, per person, for 3-7 days
Food – enough for 3-7 days, can opener, baby formula, plastic ware
Blankets and pillows, ice packs and cooler
Clothing – rain gear and sturdy shoes
First aid kit, copies of prescriptions and physician information
Toiletries, hygiene items, soap, toothpaste and toothbrushes
Flashlight, extra batteries, and tools
Battery operated radio, fully charged cell phone
Cash, credit card, home keys, car keys
Toys, books, games
Important documents ( insurance, medical records, social security card, bank information), and wear your diabetes I.D. jewelry
Pet care items

Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 10:41 pm.

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Take care of yourself and then you can take care of your family

Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 10:41 pm.

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Posted on Monday, October 21st, 2013 at 10:39 pm.

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You should call your doctor if you have any of the symptoms on this checklist.

Is your blood sugar greater than 240 for more than one day?
Have you had nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, and you can not keep fluids down?
Do you have dry, flushed skin and dry lips?
Have you been sick for more than 24 hours?
Is your fever greater than 101.5?
Are you having trouble breathing?
Do you take insulin?