Managing diabetes is challenging enough on a day-to-day basis. In an emergency, access to needed medical care and supplies can be a matter of life and death. We and our partners in the award-winning Diabetes Disaster Response Coalition (DDRC) are committed to delivering life-saving medical care and supplies to areas affected by disasters.
Contact us for assistance:
Follow the Coalition on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.
We need Society members to help staff our insulin supply hotline, provide clinical assistance via Skype, or help deliver and coordinate supplies on the ground in the event of an emergency. Contact [email protected] for more information on volunteer opportunities.
Browse a live map of open shelters from the American Red Cross. You can also contact the American Red Cross directly at 1-800-733-2767.
Access a list of open pharmacies in your region.
If you are in the continental US or Puerto Rico, contact your local Health and Human Services at 211 for assistance or the HHS Disaster Distress Line at 1-800-985-5990
If you would like to donate diabetes supplies, we are partnering with Insulin for Life to ship necessary items to areas impacted by disasters. To donate blood or platelets, please visit the American Red Cross for a list of nationwide locations.
Our partners include The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, Lilly Diabetes, Insulet, Sanofi, and many more.
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