Information, 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383), is available to direct you to helpful resources and answer non-medical questions.
Prescriptions During an Emergency: Rx Open is a free service that helps patients find nearby open pharmacies in areas impacted by a disaster. This site will also track any “pop-up” or mobile pharmacies (e.g., Walmart, CVS) that may be available on the ground after a disaster.
If a state of Emergency is declared in your state, check with your current pharmacies to see if you are eligible for an emergency override, which allows you to get more medication than is typically prescribed during a time period.
Get the Latest Information: Visit DDRC’s Facebook page or diabetes.org/disaster relief to get the latest information on how to access medical support, disaster status, shelters, open pharmacies and more.
Constance Brown-Riggs, is a registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, national speaker and author of the Diabetes Guide to Enjoying Foods of the World, a convenient guide to help people with diabetes enjoy all the flavors of the world while still following a healthy meal plan. Follow Constance on social media @eatingsoulfully