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The Blue Ring

Jeremy_Wood

Jeremy_Wood

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Location
Stamford, UK
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi guys and girls,

I'm looking to get a tattoo on my inner left wrist to identify me as T1. I'm a diabetic drummer, so I'm thinking a blue ring incorporated into the rim of a snare drum (or something like that).

My question is, how recognised is the blue ring by medics? The tattoo design would make the blue ring really stand out so it would be obvious, but would a paramedic see it and think 'Oh, look, he's diabetic'?

Thanks,

J
 
As a long term diabetic I can say that I am not familiar with it......although I am not heavily into the medical jewellery/tattoo thing...

sound good though....
 
I have no idea about medics but as a type 2 I probably represent the general public when I say that the blue ring means nothing to me. If I remember correctly @therower has something more obvious.
 
IMG_0199.JPG @Jeremy_Wood . You're correct in thinking that a blue circle is an international symbol for diabetes.
Unfortunately it isn't overly popular and probably less well known.
Personally I went for the Rod of Asclepius. This is an international recognised symbol for medical alert.
It's often spotted on ambulances and a lot of other things involving medicine.
A google search would probably give you a better insight.
The symbol is not specific to diabetes, what people do is add relevant text. As my personal tattoo.
You have a good memory @Mr_Pot
 
The other thing to be aware of is that medics may not pay attention to medical tattoos.
 
I would like DNR on my chest... too coward to get it done though...
 
therower said:
View attachment 24711 @Jeremy_Wood . You're correct in thinking that a blue circle is an international symbol for diabetes.
Unfortunately it isn't overly popular and probably less well known.
Personally I went for the Rod of Asclepius. This is an international recognised symbol for medical alert.
It's often spotted on ambulances and a lot of other things involving medicine.
A google search would probably give you a better insight.
The symbol is not specific to diabetes, what people do is add relevant text. As my personal tattoo.
You have a good memory @Mr_Pot
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Is the no penicillin because T1 cannot have it ? Or is that a different issue?
 
@CherryAA . No nothing to do with diabetes. Totally different conditions. Allergic to penicillin since early age, diabetic since 27 yrs old.
 
Oooh I'm a massive fan of detective fiction and I was soooooo hoping that 'The Blue Ring' was an unyet-discovered sequel to the Sherlock Holmes tale 'The Blue Carbuncle'!
:joyful:

I don't know the significance of it as a symbol, I'm afraid - the ring, that is, not the carbuncle.

I'm sure you'll find just the right tattoo.

I'm quite happy with my silver Medic Alert bracelet which states I have insulin dependent diabetes and gives people access to my emergency contact information including next of kin, who my doctor is and what medication I'm on.

Perhaps I'm just a wimp, @Jeremy_Wood !
;)
 
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