There are dozens of situations in which an emergency diabetes kit is essential, particularly during a natural disaster, power outage or if travel plans are disrupted. Individuals should pack enough supplies for 7 days in their emergency kit. The following are the components of a basic blood sugar emergency kit.

Cooler

The first thing individuals will need is mini cooler and reusable cold packs to keep insulin cool. Some use a small amount of premade ice to start and use non-rigid cool packs to protect the insulin. There are also pre-made diabetes emergency kits, but they typically contain ancillary items to address high or low glucose levels.

Insulin

Don’t forget the insulin. It’s the last item to be placed in an emergency kit for those using refrigerated medication. There’s also insulin that doesn’t require refrigeration and is good for up to 30 days after opening when maintained in temperatures between 59°F and 86°F. Just be sure to rotate the supply periodically to ensure it hasn’t expired.

Glucose Meter

All the planning in the world will come to naught if a glucose meter isn’t included in the emergency pack. It’s critical for monitoring glucose levels.

Test Strips & Lancets

A glucose meter is of no use without the lancets to obtain a blood sample for testing or the test strips to insert into the meter.

Syringes & Alcohol Wipes

At some point, individuals will need to inject insulin to manage their disease and a supply of hygienic syringes is essential. Individually packaged syringes are best for an emergency diabetes kit. Alcohol wipes are necessary for cleaning the injection site.

Glucagon or Glucose Tablets

In the event of a dangerous low sugar event, Glucagon is an injectable to quickly raise glucose levels. Others choose to include a package or two of glucose tablets to deal with low blood sugar since the tablets typically have a long expiration date.

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