Families of children with disabilities, chronic health conditions, or other special needs often plan for emergencies that are more common due their child's specific diagnosis. When each situation presents itself, we learn something new about what could have prevented, delayed or minimized the emergency.
Children with insulin dependent diabetes carry supply kits with test meters, extra test strips, insulin and syringes, snacks and drinks, handiwipes and first aid, including glucagon emergency treatment. Families stock similar kits to be left at schools, recreation centers, camps, childcare providers and extended family, and provide daily snack packs and diabetes care items so that the main supply kits are intact when needed.
Children with insulin dependent diabetes carry supply kits with test meters, extra test strips, insulin and syringes, snacks and drinks, handiwipes and first aid, including glucagon emergency treatment. Families stock similar kits to be left at schools, recreation centers, camps, childcare providers and extended family, and provide daily snack packs and diabetes care items so that the main supply kits are intact when needed.
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