What is a Personal Medical Résumé and Why Should You Have One?

A Personal Medical Resume is a clear, organized summary of your key medical information—like your Type 1 diabetes history, medications, devices, emergency contacts, and care team. It helps ensure you get accurate, timely care in emergencies or unfamiliar medical settings, especially when you might not be able to speak for yourself.

It is a vital tool for anyone living with Type 1 diabetes. In an emergency or unfamiliar medical setting, it ensures that your care team has immediate access to accurate, life-saving information, helping prevent dangerous mistakes and delays.

How to Access or Edit Your Personal Medical Résumé Documents

Step-by-step instructions on how to build and keep your personal medical résumé, including which software is easiest to access.

How to Organize Your Personal Medical Résumé

Detailed advice on taking your personal medical résumé page by page.

Editable Documents for Your Downloadable Use

• Cover Page and Table of Contents
• Chronological Medical History
• Detailed Type 1 Diabetes and Health Management
• My Advocates, Medical Doctors, and Important Contacts
• My Medications and Schedule
• Allergies, Surgeries, and Immunizations
• Copy of Driver’s License & Insurance Cards

Last updated 08/06/2025.