Diabetic and tattoos and piercings
For health reasons, if you are a controlled diabetic I would say you can get a tattoo or piercing, but if you aren't you are putting your health in your own hands. I am anal retentive on my health. I still have good vision, my kidneys are great, and I do not have nerve damage.
Ask your doctor first if you are thinking about it. My doctors know all about mine and always ask if there is anything new.
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Comment by Dayle on November 5, 2009 at 6:58am -
I've heard that the tattoo artist should know, too - maybe something about the ink? I told mine, but he didn't listen. Haven't had any trouble, but that was about 8.5 years ago....
I got a tattoo as a part of the process of accepting my diagnosis of type 1. Something there to remind me that life isn't going to throw anything at me that I can't handle.
Good topic - I would think the concern is about the re-healing process - which is a little gross anyway. Maybe folks should be sure that small cuts and the like are healing well before considering a tattoo or piercing? Or maybe not tat your feet if you're having PAD symptoms? Hmmm...
Thanks for sharing!
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Comment by Robyn on November 4, 2009 at 11:16pm -
I have 2 tattoos and my nose pierced and ears pierced. No problems for me, I have healed fast and no infections. Well, one infection when I got my nose done the first time, but it was because I took the stud out to early and slathered on sun block while on vacation. Had it re-pierced and so far so good.
If I was younger I would probably get another tattoo. :)
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