Help your patients with diabetes prepare for natural disasters
04 Jun 2025
Natural disasters like bushfires, floods and storms can put people living with diabetes at serious risk if they’re not prepared.
Supporting patients with diabetes to have a plan in place before an emergency can help reduce diabetes-related complications, hospitalisations and life-threatening situations.
To help health professionals support their patients with diabetes, the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) has produced a series of four short videos on disaster preparedness.
These videos cover:
- how natural disasters can impact diabetes management
- how to help people living with diabetes prepare for emergencies
- how to use the ‘My Diabetes Plan’ to guide planning
- where to find essential diabetes preparedness resources
Visit theNDSS website and watch the videos and access support tools.
More disaster management resources for health professionals
Visit the Disaster Management Support Resources page for resources in supporting patients before, during and after a natural disaster.