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.
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