Disaster Response Resources - DDRC

People with diabetes need special medical attention during times of conflict, war, outbreaks, and natural disasters. This page is a compendium of resources developed by organizations, institutions, and governments. Where gaps exist, DEFA resources have (and will be) created to provide a comprehensive resource for those in need. 

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Information For Healthcare Professionals: Insulin Switching Guide (Arabic)
  • Posted: 18 September 2023

هذه التوصيات مخصصة للعمل بها في حالات الاستجابة للكوارث فقط عندما لا يكون المرضى في نظامهم العلاجى المعتاد و قد يكون لديهم إمكانيات محدودة لرصد ومتابعة  قياساتهم أو لا يمكنهم الحصول على الأنسولين الخاص بهم

 

 

Topics: Disaster Response

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Switching Insulin When on the Move (Video)
  • Posted: 31 October 2022

In this short film, DEFA is bringing awareness on safely switching from one insulin to another when and if you find yourself in an unfamiliar environment.

During times of war, conflict and natural disasters people with diabetes may need their insulin formulations switched due to limited supplies or options. Insulin switching guides provide guidance to healthcare workers on the ground to safely utilize available insulin options. The switching guide resources can be found under Resource Library --> Disaster Response Resources.

Please discuss with your healthcare provider prior to switching your insulin.

Topics: Insulin Switching Guide

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Insulin Switching Patient Infographic
  • Posted: 21 March 2022

Insulin Switching Patient Infographic addressing the following: Why are insulin types switched during times of conflict/natural disasters? What else should be expected with the change in type of insulin? Anything else people with diabetes should know with insulin switching?

Topics: Insulin Switching Guide

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Tips For First Responders
  • Posted: 11 September 2023

Here are some essential tips for first responders caring for people with diabetes, crucial for effectively and safely handling emergency situations.

Topics: Disaster Response

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Hypoglycemia 15 Rule: Treating Low Glucose
  • Posted: 24 March 2022

The "15 Rule" is a commonly used guideline for treating hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in individuals with diabetes. It suggests consuming 15 grams of fast-acting carbohydrate, waiting for 15 minutes, and then rechecking blood glucose levels.

Topics: Hypoglycemia

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DDRC
  • Posted: 14 March 2022
The American Diabetes Association (ADA), Insulin for Life–USA (IFL), and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) are the founding partners of the Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition (DDRC), a coordinated disaster-response effort with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE), the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES), Beyond Type 1, Children with Diabetes (CWD), the College Diabetes Network, the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, DiaTribe, the Endocrine Society, Insulet Corporation, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, Lilly Diabetes, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Sociedad Puertorriquena Endocrinologia Y Diabetologia (SPED), Taking Control of Your Diabetes (TCOYD), and T1D Exchange.

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Turkey Earthquake Relief Resources
  • Posted: 16 February 2023

On February 6th, tens of thousands of people lost their lives and many more have been injured in a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria border. It is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in 100 years.

Support personnel are on the ground and ready to respond with search & rescue efforts and to provide direct medical intervention. Homes, buildings and essential infrastructure have been destroyed and at-risk populations will need urgent support to access food, shelter, warm clothing and medical supplies (e.g. insulin).