Post by mnholdem on Sept 11, 2018 8:37:51 GMT -5
National Diabetes Coalition Urges People With Diabetes Living Along The East Coast To Prepare For Hurricane Florence
Published: Sep 11, 2018
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- As the U.S. Eastern seaboard braces for Hurricane Florence, a category 4 hurricane that could potentially impact several states including Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia between Thursday and Friday, the diabetes community is rallying to make sure that people living with diabetes--especially those who depend upon insulin--have access to resources and support so they can continue to effectively manage their diabetes. The Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition (DDRC), comprised of the nation's leading diabetes organizations, is urging all people with diabetes and their loved ones to prepare for Hurricane Florence by putting together a diabetes kit and making a plan to stay healthy and safe during the storm and in its aftermath.