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membrew

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Wetherby, West Yorkshire
Type of diabetes
Type 2
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I read a recent posting about a member having a fall and came around to find a medic trying to stick a monitor or something on his/her chest.

This concerned me as whilst being type 2, taking metformin daily I am currentlywithout any problems BUT I am highly alergic to all kinds of sticking plaster including micropore.
If I was away from the home and had an accident how can I be sure that the medical emergency services would not use sticky tape etc?
It was suggested some years ago I wore a bracelet but I have since been told the services do not look for these things now as they wish to dedal with you as quickly as possible.

Any suggestions are appreciated.
 
Not sure about Android, but if you have an Apple iPhone you can setup a medical ID in the Health app that is accessible from the lock screen. You can list all kinds of information in there including any allergies and medications. I’d like to think that most medical staff are aware of this feature on smart phones and know to check it when attending to an unconscious patient. Presuming you have the device with you of course.
 
Medical jewelry is an option... Bracelets are handy as they're bound to take your pulse as one of the first things on the agenda, before the stickers go on. Some people get tattoos, but I don't know how you'd respond to ink. Allergy card in your wallet, warning on your phone...? (I used to have a diabetes screensaver until I felt "safer", so just activating the screen told them I was a T2.)

My thinking? They're not going to calmly go through your phone or wallet while you're on the floor, but they will be checking your pulse. Go from there.
 
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