Diabetics and silver jewelry
I was reading something or other and it advised diabetics NOT to purchase sterling silver items from them...
Has anyone had any reactions/problems with sterling silver more now that they are a diabetic?
Just found it interesting, esp since a lot of the ID pendants/jewelry/etc are made of it..
(wondering if it has something to do with your body excreting acetone when your in DKA)
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Permalink Reply by Jim H on -
Since my dx 15 years ago, I've been a Medic Alert member. This is what they warn on my membership page:
"Did you know? Sterling silver IDs are not recommended for diabetics or those taking anticoagulants (tarnishing may occur). We recommend rhodium-coated products for these members."
Just a thought...
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Permalink Reply by Kristin on -
My med ID bracelet is silver and has been on me for years with no problem. I have never heard about this. I wonder if there are some people who react?
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Permalink Reply by Jake on -
I have an educated GUESS, (not proven, but a theory).. as to WHY this *could* happen.. but would be nice to see some substantial research to back it up.... Two things.. one is we do secrete acetone when we have DKA or ketosis in general.. I *AM NOT* sure how much comes out the pores but there's likely to be some..Iv actually seen a chain I have (two similar but not the same, one is longer) on a sibling without diabetes and it doesn't seem to turn as fast but this is an ancedotal observation, not a controlled research project.. But we do find that Acetone in general has a detrimental effect on *some* metals...Im wondering if it might be casually linked to someone who has more unstable BG than someone whose more in the zone..
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Permalink Reply by Unicornzzz on -
I can wear silver but I have to be careful with all other metals. My body turns green, gets hives, and even eats though the gold. I have to wear plastic watches, put nail polish on the back of my jeans and be careful how long I wear glasses with metal frames. I have been like this since I was a small child. I was only diagnosed as a diabetic a few years ago.
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