Do you Wear Medical ID jewelry?

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Permalink Reply by Alisha Wilkes on October 4, 2008 at 6:28pm

By the way, I wear a medical ID bracelet, almost all of the time. I rarely take it off. It's silver and some other type of metal.

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Permalink Reply by Alisha Wilkes on October 5, 2008 at 9:21am

I don't remember where I got mine from. I spent a lot of time looking for one I liked.

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Permalink Reply by Cody Turner on October 4, 2008 at 6:47pm

I wear one 24/7. I got mine from www.n-styleid.com because they have interchangeable bands.

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Permalink Reply by Nancy on October 4, 2008 at 7:02pm

www.coolmedID.com has those rubberized braclets like everyone is wearing for differenet reasons. It comes in several colors and styles of imprint. It has Diabetic on it. The website covers a few other allergies also. They are only a few dollars apiece. I like my burgandy one because it matches my uniform at work.

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Permalink Reply by Suzanne on October 7, 2008 at 12:22pm

I wear one of these as well. Much easier to wear than a conventional bracelet or necklace

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Permalink Reply by Brian on October 4, 2008 at 7:30pm

I wear an Ankle ID from Road ID 24/7 and I have a star of life tattooed on the inside of my right wrist that says "diabetic" above it.

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Permalink Reply by Alisha Wilkes on October 5, 2008 at 9:20am

what was your process like in deciding to get a "diabetic" tattoo?
I have several tattos and have thought a lot, on and off, about getting one related to diabetes, but I have really mixed feelings about it.
I'd love to hear more from you about this.

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Permalink Reply by Brian on October 5, 2008 at 12:06pm

I'm a rather impulsive person but I did think long and hard on this one.I don't like any sort of jewelry on my wrists as I wear gloves all day at work and it gets very uncomfortable. I also am addicted to the ink so.......

I'm happy that I did it but the only regret I have is that I got it on my right wrist instead of my left. Any time I am getting change at a store they slow down to look at it. LOL. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Rochlin on December 9, 2008 at 5:44pm

Brian,

Were there any issues with getting a tat with Diabetes ? Did it take long to heal ? Greater risk of infection ?

Jeff

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Permalink Reply by Chris Funk on January 8, 2009 at 8:47am

If your sugars are in check, there are no issues. Most shops sell healing aids such as Tattoo Goo and H2Ocean, and they help with the healing process. But, as long as your sugars are in check, and if you don't have problems healing with cuts and scrapes, you should be OK. I am heavily tattooed and will be getting my medic alert tattoo next week. I have never had any healing issues.

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Permalink Reply by Melissa Padilla on October 4, 2008 at 7:36pm

Do you wear medical ID jewelry? Yes

If yes, what type? A MedicAlert bracelet

Where do you wear it? On my arm, of course.

Do you wear it all the time, on occasion? ALL the time. I've never had it off since I recieved it. Except to have it resized, which took all of 5 minutes.

Why? Because you just never know when it will be needed to speak for you on your behalf, in the event that you are unable to speak for yourself, or anyone else is able to speak for you!

My reason for choosing MedicAlert, is that it is WELL recognized in the "Medical" world! I worry that some of the other "off brands" won't be recognized properly. Some look too much like "regualr" jewlery, and EMT's or Hospital staff may not recognize them for what they are! (as in those "rubber" braceletes! They're "fad" and I feel they would be overlooked!) MedicAlert jewlery is clear and concise. No mistaking it for "regular" jewlery! Even if you have a "pretty" band, or chain (for those who wear the necklace types)

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Permalink Reply by Big Al on October 5, 2008 at 2:03pm

Plus with MedicAlert you can get an ID card that you can carry in your wallet that lists medications, emergency contatcts, etc. I wear a MedicAlert dogtag necklace.

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