I am newly diagnosed, two weeks ago, and am still learning about diabetes. I have looked around and asked a lot of questions, even one about tattoos, it was posted Friday. I am heavily tattooed, although all are coverable (is that a word?), because I am a teacher. I do not wear jewelry, and even forget my watch most of the time, so fo rme, itjust seems natural to get a tattoo. I spoke with my boss and was told because it’s medical, he can’t say anything about it. But, I do worry if another administrator came in if that would change? I guess there would have to be a Grandfather clause. I am still trying to figure out if I want it on the right or left are, when I do remember to wear my watch, I wouldn’t want it covered in case anything happened. Thanks for the post!!!
I wear a surgical steel Dog Tag with a Silver Chain, that has my name, Bday, Blood type, on the front. On the back it has Type 2 Diabetic, Insulin Pump, Meds: Humalog, High Blood Pressure, and Hepatitis C. It pretty much covers everything they need to know about me. Yes, I wear it all the time except when I shower. I also have a card in my wallet. I just want to take every precaution I can.
Hi everyone, I wear dogtags that say’s “I am a Diabetic in case of an emergency call 000” (Australia’s emergency number) It also has room to engrave additional info on it…haven’t don that yet… must get around to it I guess
I wear it every time I go out. I have no other ID card etc though I did play around with a M/phone background but it didn’t really look to good
Cheers
My daughter is a Type 1 and she wears her medical braclet all the time.The only time she takes it off is when she bathes.She has a Lily Hope braclet and wears it on ker ankle.We chose the ankle because its unlikely to get broke wearing it there.Plus she never has to take it off when in PE at school.She can cover it with her sock.I carry all her information with me wherever I go.I got mine from Laurens Hope.
I never wear a medical ID. I was in an auto accident years ago and the ambulance person never even looked at my bracelet, fortunately I was able to tell him. I like the tatoo idea, but I don’t see them looking at that either. I do plan on getting a dog tag type medical necklace since I ride a Harley and the odds of me getting in another accident are higher now. I do carry a piece of paper in my fanny pack, or backpack when I’m out that has all my info on it.
I got mine at www.n-styleid.com. They have velcro sports bands where you can slide the id off and change it to other bands. I have 5 different bands to chose from.
You know…someone else told me the same thing…she had been involved in a car accident, and the ambulance attendants never bothered chequing the Medic Alert bracelet on her wrist…not very reassuring that!
I don’t wear medical ID jewelry because I have not found any that I think looks good. All medical ID jewelry is so ugly. If you have any suggestions for cute ID jewelry let me know. I would wear it every day if I could find something that I liked. I have had so many emergencies that a med ID would have been useful.
Thanks a bunch
Amy
Yes I do wear Medical ID Jewelry.
I have a Medic Alert Large Red Emblem Bracelet. I wear it on my left wrist as this is the recommended location for them to be worn.
I wear it all day every day for all the days of my life. I wear it all the time because you never know what is going to happen and when it is going to happen.
I have my Medic Alert wallet card that gives more detailed information to help medical professionals be able to better assist me.
Don’t go for “fancy” jewelry. Medics and medical professionals won’t know it’s anything but a “pretty” bracelet or necklace. Get a standard medic alert and if you are uncomfortable wearing it put it on your keychain as you are most likely to always have that with you.
Let’s raise awareness shall we.
Caution. Many people tattoo diabetic or epileptic on their bodies to get away with being intoxicated or constantly high. People do this because they think it will get them out of things and the cops aren’t as likely to believe you. Remember the tattoo is permanent and may not get the attention that writing letters to your local pd’s and fire stations to look for the id’s. Raise awareness.
she can wear it anywhere she wants and participate in pe with it on. it is illegal to force a student to remove lifesaving medical devices, or identification for any time or purpose. i never remove mine and i used to work post operative recovery, critical care, and wound care. talk to the teachers regarding this because if one of them isn’t around and something happens she needs to have it on.
I wear the standard large red logo steel medic alert. I love it. people ask i tell. i don’t care how ugly it is as long as it gets the point across…plus it is less fancy and more of a look at this prior to treatment.
PS: Mine survived an MRI machine too! LOL! I refused to take it off and no I didn’t get attached to the machine! LOL!
I had a bracelet when I was a kid but had to take it off everyday when I was dancing and doing gymnastics because it got in the way. I had a hard time putting it back on by myself, so I eventually just stopped wearing it.
I don’t carry any form of medical ID other then my pump.
okay… i’ve been having a hard time finding a necklace that i would actually wear that looks nicer than the average dog tag. but I FOUND IT! check this out…
http://www.christianaudigier.com/Christian-Audigier-Dangling-Logo-Dog-Tag-p/cj11b_cac08-p021.htm
I really want it! I would have to get someone to engrave my info on the back… but it looks so BEAUTIFUL!!!
WOW, really? Where have you heard about or encountered this?
That is really interesting. I am learning so much from you all.
Hey… check out the discussion about confidance in emergency medical treatement… i think we can have a positive effect on changing this if we all share our stories and work at it…
Interesting how persistently this topic keeps being commented on! Reading all the responses over the last several months has made me realize I do want to wear ID, so I signed up for Medic-Alert service with the standard-issue, instantly recognizable tag. I like that I don’t have to have any of my personal details on the ID – just “Type 2” and the 800 number to call for the rest of my info. I got the plainest, cheapest bracelet they had, then I dismantled it and installed the ID on a cooler bracelet I made with wire and beads (very sturdy). I also distressed the finish on the ID so it wasn’t so shiny … that drove me crazy! I made the bracelet tight enough that it doesn’t flop around or get in the way. I wear it on my left wrist, with the medal on the inside of my wrist. I never take it off.