On February 6th, tens of thousands of people lost their lives and many more have been injured in a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Turkey (Türkiye) and Syria border. It is one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in 100 years.
Support personnel are on the ground and ready to respond with search & rescue efforts and to provide direct medical intervention. Homes, buildings and essential infrastructure have been destroyed and at-risk populations will need urgent support to access food, shelter, warm clothing and medical supplies (e.g. insulin).
We want to thank the volunteers who participated in the translation of the DEFA resources to the Turkish Language.
Halis Kaan Akturk MD, Kagan Ege Karakus MD
- Posted: 16 February 2023
Information on making changes to insulin medication for healthcare professionals in Turkey. Translated to Turkish.
Topics: Disaster Response
- Posted: 16 February 2023
Information on making changes to insulin medication for healthcare professionals in Turkey.
Topics: Disaster Response
- Posted: 16 February 2023
Helping people with diabetes requires extra attention during times of war, conflict and natural disasters. Here are some of the most important issues that must be taken care of when caring for people living with diabetes.
Topics: Disaster Response
- Posted: 16 February 2023
Summary on what is an Insulin Switching Guide and when to use one. Translated to Turkish.
Topics: Insulin Switching Guide
- Posted: 16 February 2023
Insulin Switching Patient Infographic addressing the following: Why are insulin types switched during times of conflict/natural disasters? What else should be expected with the change in type of insulin? Anything else people with diabetes should know with insulin switching?
Translated to Turkish.
Topics: Disaster Response
