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Karen Dimentstein1, Carlos Alberto Leyva Jordán2, Stephen W Ponder3
1Psychology Trainee, College of Psychology, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida.
Abstract:
The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season was especially memorable for 3 major hurricanes-Harvey, Irma, and Maria-that devastated population centers across Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, respectively. Each storm had unique hazard properties that posed distinctive challenges for persons living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Diabetes care specialists and educators took on leadership roles for coordinating care and establishing insulin supply lifelines for people with T1D living in the hardest-hit neighborhoods affected by these extreme storms. Strategies and resources were customized for each population. Diabetes specialists strategized to provide mutual support and shared insulins and supplies across sites.
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