Hilary52 said:
Hello
I am a type 1 and getting a tattoo should I watch for any drops in blood sugars as it is being done? Anyone had one ?
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Hi Hilary.
Are you getting a medical alert tattoo done?
Or just an artwork piece done?
If its a large-ish size tattoo being done, yep best go prepared for a possible drop in
your blood sugar levels.
Take your usual 'treat a hypo' gear along with you...
Best to play safe than sorry :thumbup:
Discuss all of the diabetes and hypo risks with your tattooist prior to your tattoo
being done.
I 'did' this with ryan my great tattooist - a good one will be happy to get all
issues/risks discussed with your concerns .
Not even thinking you are being odd or difficult to please .
If you are thinking of getting a medical alert tattoo done, we have had some good thread
discussions on this .
Worth taking a peek at as well as the link nigel has posted.
Hope this helps .
Anna.