Diabetes Checklist for Hospital stay

Type 1 and LADA
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Thanks for all this good information. Actions I have taken today:

  1. Packed supplies (thankfully I have just received all my orders and have 3 months of supplies. Packed one full box of each of my supplies still in the box, with my name, medical id and doctor printed on box).

  2. Created a medical information card (1/2 sheet size and printed on card stock). Here is the information I added so far.

Your Name

Type 1 Diabetes (or other)

Medical Information

Insurance CO. (name, I have Kaiser Colorado)

Member ID (Insurance ID)

Date of Birth

Primary Care (Dr’s name, phone)
Diabetes Care (I listed three members of my endo. team)

I use a (brand) insulin pump and a (brand) continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Do not detach my insulin pump without providing alternative insulin delivery.
I prefer to manage my own diabetes care as long as I am conscious and competent. I recommend speaking with someone from my endocrinology medical team.

Emergency Contact: (spouse, roommate, friend)

Other Contact: (name and relationship)

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