Before An Emergency
Go Bags
A guide on how to put together a bag for an emergencies as a Type 1 Diabetic.
Personal Medical Résumé
A guide on how to create a document containing all the necessary information for medical personnel in case of an emergency.
Life Planning Worksheet
An interactive worksheet on planning.
Training Your Advocate
Everything you need to know to have train someone to act as an advocate for your T1D care.
End of Life Planning Tools
Tools to assist with transitioning to the end of life to make it as peaceful as possible.
Additional Resources
Additional checklists, guides, and information on preparedness in the case of T1D and emergencies.
Last updated 08/0/2025.
Recent Stories
Interview – Hearts Afire: Surviving the 2025 Altadena Wildfire
She saw it coming closer on social media and the TV News, she heard the howling winds, but she couldn’t imagine that it could reach all the way to her house. So many previous fires had stayed in the foothills and not ventured into the neighborhoods of Altadena, CA. But as a T1D of 61 years, Dorothy Noe smelled, and then saw, the approaching danger. Over a period of hours on January 7 and 8, 2025, she and her husband had to take action. When she evacuated her house that dark, early morning, she never imagined that she’d never return.
Webinar: Senior Planet From AARP Presents Wellness Wednesday: Emergency Readiness for Diabetes and Beyond
A wellness lunch series from AARP highlighting seniors with diabetes.
What happens to your health management when the power goes out, an earthquake hits, or your luggage goes missing? For anyone living with a medical condition, preparation is a survival strategy. Watch to learn how to build a reliable emergency plan.
Webinar: Proactive Care Planning: Having a Strong Voice in the Future of Your Care — with Wendy Norman, Dr. George Birchfield, and Hilary Walker
Join Dr. George Birchfield and advance care planning specialist Hilary Walker of Known Wishes to learn how planning ahead lets you stay in charge of all your care — including your diabetes — during an emergency, a hospital stay, or at end of life. You’ll walk away with practical tools to make sure your wishes are known, documented, and honored.