Over 50 diabetic medical identification bracelets and jewelry items including, Non Metal fashion alert styles, diabetic sport id bracelets, Stainless Round Diabetes Diabetic Charm Bracelets and Charms , Leather Diabetes Bracelets, Diabetic Pendants, bracelet diabetes, Diabetes Wristbands, Stainless Steel Diabetic Medical Identification Tags, Cuff Bracelets, Large Link Diabetes Medical ID Bracelets with Lobster Clasp- Shiny Finish - Engravable, Tiffany Style Stainless Diabetes Medical Alert Heart Charm Bracelet, Stainless Diabetes Medical Bangle Bracelet - Engravable, Leather and Hemp Diabetes Identity Medical Bracelet - Engrave Back, Diabetes Watch Strap Medical ID Leather - Small or Large, Diabetic Keychains, and more.
What information should be included on your Medical ID.
- Make the information legible. Keep engraving to a minimum to avoid overcrowding.
- We recommend engraving, "SEE WALLET CARD" on your medical ID. This allows you to update your current meds, medical conditions, etc., without have to purchase a new medical id bracelet.
- When listing medications, specify whether you are allergic to, or taking the medication. (i.e. Taking Coumadin, Allergic to Peanuts)
- On Diabetic medical IDs, list the type of diabetes. ( Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes-Insulin, etc. )
- More information to be included on your Medical ID Here
Featured Diabetes Medical IDs
Included is a collection of medical jewelry specifically for men, women and children with diabetes. These Diabetes bracelets and pendants are designed to help patients and the people around them. A common practice is to have the phone number of an emergency contact engraved on the medical jewelry along with the person's name and condition.
It is important that your condition is recognized in an emergency is especially critical for anyone living with diabetes.
The incidence of diabetes is on the rise in the US with 13% in adults 20 or older according to recent data. With this statistic in mind, diabetics need to wear medical identification. These Diabetic IDs let medical professionals know vital information when you or your child can't communicate. Emergency medical responders are trained to look for any type of medical ID on the patient. This will let first responders know what kind of medical conditions, allergies, type of diabetes you have along with your name and emergency contacts. You can have whatever you want engraved on it. When the ID is worn around the neck or wrist, they are easy to find by emergency responders.
The American Diabetes Association posted a recent survey asking diabetics,
Do you carry some kind of emergency medical identification?
Only 19% stated, Yes, I wear a bracelet, necklace, or other piece of jewelry.
Only 9% stated, Yes, I carry a medical ID card.
Mayo Clinic diabetes educators Nancy Klobassa, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N. point out in their blog, Identify Yourself With A Diabetes Medical Alert ID Bracelet, the following important information regarding medical identification and diabetes.
What if:
- Your blood sugar drops and you become confused or pass out.
- You're sick, your blood sugar skyrockets and you become confused.
- You're in an accident and unconscious.
In all these cases, you aren't able to communicate. Medical identification provides important information to the emergency team. It may prevent confusion on the part of the police officer/response team as to whether the confused state is related to alcohol/ drug intoxication and whether you get the appropriate treatment.
The American Diabetes Association recommends that all people with diabetes wear a diabetes medical alert identification bracelet, especially if you're on a diabetes medication that can lower the blood sugar and cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar reactions).
Yes, they can be ugly, but there are some available that are attractive. Look on the Web, check with your pharmacist or healthcare providers for information on available products. Even some jewelry stores carry them. The price can range from a few dollars to the sky's the limit.
A few tips:
- Medical alert ID should be visible and recognizable.
- It should say you have diabetes and take insulin (if you are on insulin).
- In addition, carry an identification card that includes your name, phone number, and number of your doctor and the diabetes medications and doses you're taking.
- Add "insulin pump" to the medical alert ID if you wear a pump.
- Emergency responders may not look in your personal belongings for a identification card, so wearing a visible ID is preferable to only carrying a card.
Mayo Clinic - Nancy Klobassa, R.N., and Peggy Moreland, R.N.
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