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Other Essential and Helpful Information and Tools

We’ve been there—facing a hospital stay, a health scare, or just the worry of “what if.”

That’s why this section is packed with tools we’ve found helpful ourselves: how to safely switch from a pump to injections, a sick day checklist, a step-by-step guide to creating your own Personal Medical Resume, and a Life Planning Worksheet that gently walks through the stages of health, from thriving to end-of-life.

You’ll also find tips for organizing healthcare directives, estate documents, and building a team of advocates who truly understand your wishes.

Because planning ahead isn’t about fear—it’s about dignity, strength, and peace of mind.

Additional Resources

Extended Emergency Go Bag for Insulin-Using Diabetics

Guide on how to put together a larger go bag for T1Ds who require insulin.

Preparedness Resources

Additional preparation resources.

Essential Packing List for Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes

Supplies and documentations to carry for people traveling with T1D.

Medical IDs

Reviews of medical bracelets and other IDs and their advantages and disadvantages.

Instructions for Emergency Contacts in Android Smartphones

Step-by-step instructions of how to add emergency contacts in Android phones.

Instructions for Emergency Contacts in iOS (iPhone) Smartphones

Step-by-step instructions of how to add emergency contacts in iPhones.

Taking a Pumpcation or Pump Failure

How to temporarily switch from an insulin pump to injections (and back again).

Switching from Pump to Multiple Daily Injections

Guide on how to transition from an insulin pump to multiple daily injections

Sick Day Checklist

Printable checklist for how to survive a sick day.

Planning Ahead: Advance Directives & Estate Organizers

How to plan for medical situations so your loved ones don’t have to make these difficult decisions for you.

Last updated 07/22/2025.

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