Pierced ears

Tigerlilly61-A · Jul 31, 2019

Hi there,
iam a type 2 diabetic, is it safe for me to get my ears pierced???

MeiChanski · Jul 31, 2019

Tigerlilly61-A said:
Hi there,
iam a type 2 diabetic, is it safe for me to get my ears pierced???

Sure you can. However high BG levels do play a role in healing time. So do take all precautions to keep it clean etc.
I found some information: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/body-piercing-and-diabetes.html

Tigerlilly61-A · Jul 31, 2019

Knikki said:
Don't see why not.

Why do you think it might not be safe?

Hi Knikki,
thanks for responding to my question about diabetics getting pierced ears!!
I asked because iam thinking of getting my ears pierced for my Birthday in 5wks time, and i know cuts and bruises can take longer to heal with diabetics, i guess i thought maybe it would be a bad move to pierce my ears!!!

wiflib · Jul 31, 2019

Tigerlilly61-A said:
Hi Knikki,
thanks for responding to my question about diabetics getting pierced ears!!
I asked because iam thinking of getting my ears pierced for my Birthday in 5wks time, and i know cuts and bruises can take longer to heal with diabetics, i guess i thought maybe it would be a bad move to pierce my ears!!!

Uncontrolled blood sugars may be an issue for some things but actually having diabetes itself is not a risk. It’s about good blood sugar control.

Tigerlilly61-A · Jul 31, 2019

MeiChanski said:
Sure you can. However high BG levels do play a role in healing time. So do take all precautions to keep it clean etc.

wiflib said:
Uncontrolled blood sugars may be an issue for some things but actually having diabetes itself is not a risk. It’s about good blood sugar control.

Ok, thank you for your advice!!

Tigerlilly61-A · Jul 31, 2019

Hi MeiChanski,
thank you for responding to my question about diabetics getting pierced ears and posting the helpfull link!!!

Robinredbreast · Jul 31, 2019

Tigerlilly61-A said:
Hi there,
iam a type 2 diabetic, is it safe for me to get my ears pierced???

Hi I am two piercings, one before I was diagnosed and the other 13 years later and no problem with either.

christysth · Jul 31, 2019

since being diagnosed i have had both sides of my nose and my lip pierced twice and my septum pierced and had no problems at all!!

mentat · Aug 1, 2019

Having diabetes is irrelevant. Your average blood sugar is what's relevant. I'm not a doctor but I'd think if it's around 9mmol/L you're fine whereas if you're around 14 you should be careful.

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