Good point Spiker, I'll leave that out, I didn't think of that, thanks: 534195 said:I just wonder about the "Type 1" part because they keep changing the name of this - juvenile onset, insulin dependent, autoimmune, Type 1, forward and backwards again...
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But the medics will know exactly what it means; just like we know that the other names for T1 means.I just wonder about the "Type 1" part because they keep changing the name of this - juvenile onset, insulin dependent, autoimmune, Type 1, forward and backwards again...
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We know what these terms mean. But will a newly trained paramedic or first aider necessarily understand all these terms in say 20 years time? "Insulin dependent" is probably the most self explanatory and the most relevant in a situation where you can't communicate for yourself. "Type 1" and "juvenile" could be just historical curiosities one day.But the medics will know exactly what it means; just like we know that the other names for T1 means.
In 20 years time we may not be injecting insulin ! Tough to know what tattoo to have really ! It's a lifetime decision. If I were to have one, it would be simple and the only word would be "diabetic". In an emergency situation, type or treatment is not really that important.We know what these terms mean. But will a newly trained paramedic or first aider necessarily understand all these terms in say 20 years time? "Insulin dependent" is probably the most self explanatory and the most relevant in a situation where you can't communicate for yourself. "Type 1" and "juvenile" could be just historical curiosities one day.
In 20 years time we may not be injecting insulin ! Tough to know what tattoo to have really ! It's a lifetime decision. If I were to have one, it would be simple and the only word would be "diabetic". In an emergency situation, type or treatment is not really that important.
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Tattoos's always have and always will be personal. Each to their own ehBut a tattoo holds its own story and if us diabetics dont have to inject any more in twenty years time then it will remind us of what we've been through and how strong we are
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I love this ideaI still want them to hurry up with the nanoparticle tattoo ink that reacts to BG levels.
Some ink that changes colour when I go hypo or hyper, now that could:
Of course I have been accused of not being all together sane... by several people, but I don't pay attention to them since they aren't in my head!
- Really help me keep an eye on things when I am too busy to test
- Be designed to look AWESOME!
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Actually there is a promising project that has developed a BG-sensitive gel that is not far off that.I still want them to hurry up with the nanoparticle tattoo ink that reacts to BG levels.
I had this done a few weeks after being diagnosed
I'm just saying, a tattoo may be part of your body for a very long time. Think carefully. I'm not against them at all and have considered getting a "diabetes" one myself but I'm not sure of the wording or if to use an image. Just think of other medical terms that are rarely used now. If I suffered with TB, I may have had a tattoo saying "consumption" ! Still, on the whole I think they're a good idea and there are some decent ones available.If they don't understand what "type 1 diabetes" means than they still see the "diabetes" part, and as such "type 1 diabates" is no worse than just "diabetes" whilst conveying more information if the medic is familiar with the term.
They messed up the first letter "H" a little bit lol ! Like it Andy