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MEDICAL IDENTITY TAGS/CARDS

masonbason63

masonbason63

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Being type 1, my health and what really grates me are false people who make themselves out to be something when their not
I've always carried my own printed sheet of allergies and medication, but I do wonder if I was found needing help if anyone would take a blind bit of notice as it's just my printed copy.

I've looked online and there's all manner of bracelets, bangles, cards and talismans, the credit card type things look fairly good reasonably priced and some even have all your meds on but because they change every now and again wed constantly be replacing them.

What do others use of all the different types available would like advice on any type really.
 
I use a MedicAlert bracelet and have done since diagnosed. It's not the cheapest but I think it's a good one.

If your meds change, you just update your records with them - no need to have a new bracelet. They have an emergency phone number on the bracelet, which can be called from all over the world, and have translators for about a hundred languages, I think.

My daughter has a different medical condition and I got her one too. I've always had faith in them.
 
When I remember I wear a wristband that simply states Type 1 Diabetic but gives no details of meds. I do carry a copy of my repeat prescriptions in my testing kit but probably only my family know it's there! I'm looking at getting a pretty bracelet with more information engraved on it including emergency contact numbers
 
I have an app on my phone called ICE (in case of emergency) which puts a banner including my medical information and emergency contract number across the lock screen of my phone, which I pretty much always have with me. I do wonder though if I should also have some other kind of medic alert type jewelry.
 
Natalie1974 said:
I have an app on my phone called ICE (in case of emergency) which puts a banner including my medical information and emergency contract number across the lock screen of my phone, which I pretty much always have with me. I do wonder though if I should also have some other kind of medic alert type jewelry.
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Good idea but I would not have thought of an app if I had found someone needing help, I think everyone with a medical history should have something more universal
 
I have an ID bracelet that states my name, ".......", "Diabetic T1", and then engraved is "Call son (his name) and his mobile number". He knows what other medication I'm on, so could relate that to the emergency services if needed. This might be better than your printed copy. I also have two credit card type thingys in my purse. One states that I'm T1 and on Insulin and states the type of Insulin, the other gives info as to what to do with me (!) if I'm conscious or unconscious, if the latter then an ambulance must be called.
 
June_C said:
I have an ID bracelet that states my name, ".......", "Diabetic T1", and then engraved is "Call son (his name) and his mobile number". He knows what other medication I'm on, so could relate that to the emergency services if needed. This might be better than your printed copy. I also have two credit card type thingys in my purse. One states that I'm T1 and on Insulin and states the type of Insulin, the other gives info as to what to do with me (!) if I'm conscious or unconscious, if the latter then an ambulance must be called.
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Now what a good idea I didn't think of bracelet and cards

Medic Alert are doing a discount on one of the bracelet/watch type thingy but I'd much rather have a close relation relay the details of meds and a couple of cards. Hmmm have to think about that one!
 
I have a 'rubber' wrist-band that says' insulin dependant' diabetic that I wear in the gym or when swimming. I so have a custom credit-sized card in my wallet giving meds etc.
 
I think with cards and a bracelet, I have all options covered. My purse could 'disappear' if I'm unconscious, but my bracelet would stay with me (I hope). The cards btw, were given to me for free, one from the hospital (the standard "In an Emergency" card) and the other one came with my Insulin.
 
I have a Medic Alert bracelet engraved with "Type 1 Diabetes". There's a contact number to call to get through to Medic Alert, who store all of my details (you can give them as many or as few details as you like) which includes details of my medication and my husband's contact details. You can update these as often as you need to. Medic Alert also give you a card for your wallet with a print out of these details. The useful thing about Medic Alert (which I have not tried out yet!) is that I travel a lot and it's reassuring that if I am in China or India, as Azure mentions above, Medic Alert has translators who can relay these details to the medics in that country in the relevant language.
 
Postitnote said:
I have a Medic Alert bracelet engraved with "Type 1 Diabetes". There's a contact number to call to get through to Medic Alert, who store all of my details (you can give them as many or as few details as you like) which includes details of my medication and my husband's contact details. You can update these as often as you need to. Medic Alert also give you a card for your wallet with a print out of these details. The useful thing about Medic Alert (which I have not tried out yet!) is that I travel a lot and it's reassuring that if I am in China or India, as Azure mentions above, Medic Alert has translators who can relay these details to the medics in that country in the relevant language.
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Just out of curiosity, is there a charge for this service?
 
I have a necklace and on one side it says, In red :- I HAVE DIABETES. please test my blood before treating me. and on the back, Diabetes, Research & Wellness Foundation, it's on a disc, about the size of a 10p and It was free.
I also have a card in my bag, and 2 in my purse.
This is one :-

Emergency information.
I HAVE DIABETES
and take Insulin
If I am ill or fainting give me some sugar- 2 teaspoons either in water or as lumps.
If I am carrying dextrose tablets give me 3.
If I am unconscious call a doctor or an ambulance immediately. With my personal details written down on the back
 
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June_C said:
Just out of curiosity, is there a charge for this service?
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It's £30 a year. You pay for the jewellery on top of that of course, but any changes that you need to make to the details they keep on file for you is free.
 
Robinredbreast said:
I have a necklace and on one side it says, In red :- I HAVE DIABETES. please test my blood before treating me. and on the back, Diabetes, Research & Wellness Foundation, it's on a disc, about the size of a 10p and It was free.
I also have a card in my bag, and 2 in my purse.
This is one :-

Emergency information.
I HAVE DIABETES
and take Insulin
If I am ill or fainting give me some sugar- 2 teaspoons either in water or as lumps.
If I am carrying dextrose tablets give me 3.
If I am unconscious call a doctor or an ambulance immediately. With my personal details written down on the back
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I used to have a card like that too, with the clear instructions about sugar, glucose, ambulance. It was useful for going swimming. I just gave it to the lifeguards and left my dextrose prominently.

Do you know where you got yours? Mine fell apart years ago.
 
azure said:
I used to have a card like that too, with the clear instructions about sugar, glucose, ambulance. It was useful for going swimming. I just gave it to the lifeguards and left my dextrose prominently.

Do you know where you got yours? Mine fell apart years ago.
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Hi, my one is like a credit/debit card. It has Humalog Mix 25 bottom right on PERSONAL DETAILS. I think I must of been given it at the Diabetes clinic or from a DSN ?
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I have a necklace, with reactive hypoglycaemia etched into it.
I also carry a card in my wallet, with instructions to not give me glucose or glucagon.

I use to wear a bracelet but my work damaged it as it was in the way!
 
My husband has a pace-maker, replacement aortic valve and is on warfarin so he has three cards that he carries - he also wears a necklace which opens up and all his details are written down. In addition he has three ICE numbers on his phone plus his medical condition so he's fairly well covered!
 
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