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That is my one. It was really comfortable.... Until I became allergic to it! It seems the metal plate has nickel in it. Other than that no complaints :)

When I'm doing sports I use a more obvious silicon one with insulin dependent really clear.
 

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hale710 said:
That is my one. It was really comfortable.... Until I became allergic to it! It seems the metal plate has nickel in it. Other than that no complaints :)

When I'm doing sports I use a more obvious silicon one with insulin dependent really clear.
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Ah no, I'm allergic to nickel too! Must remember to double check with companies if theirs contain nickel or not. It's lovely otherwise! 8)
 
hale710 said:
That is my one. It was really comfortable.... Until I became allergic to it! It seems the metal plate has nickel in it. Other than that no complaints :)

When I'm doing sports I use a more obvious silicon one with insulin dependent really clear.
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Shame you can't wear it. One o the more "acceptable" ones I've seen. Some of these bracelets are like dog collars lol ! Where did you get yours Hale ?


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I honestly can't remember... Somewhere online. I spent ages looking for them! If I find the confirmation email ill let you know

I'm hoping I can reuse the engraved plate somehow. Potentially making myself a new bracelet that goes between it and my skin.

I've had the nickel allergy for years but never on my wrists until now :( that's why I didn't check when buying it!
 
faeoj said:
eBay and amazon do some nice ones and are quite cheap!! I got mine from my identity doctor :)


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Will have a look on ebay and amazon, though I'm cautious that I'd get good quality. The My identity doctor website appears to be American, do they have a UK supplier?
 
I have a silicon one from eBay and its good but if your after a metal one I'd have a look on amazon!! just google medic alerts or something along that line and you should be sorted :)


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Sarah69 said:
I don't wear one.


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I was made to wear a chunky chain one as a teen and hated it. So unattractive, even though I was given the choice of which one I wanted. :lol: The ones nowadays look much nicer.

I've gone hypo a few times with no symptoms, just happened to pick up on them with my blood tests during the day. So now I worry what happens if I'm out and about and keel over.
 
I got mine from Amazon and it looks smart, just search for...

"Colour Insulin Dependant Diabetic Medical Alert Bracelet - Stainless Steel - One size fits all - Totally Adjustable"

Had a few comments from people about it too.

Regards
Angie
 
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