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tattoo can i or cant i ?

Cath40

Cath40

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hi all i am type 2 and on insulin, I am wanting to get a new tattoo on my wrist to cover an old one i have spoken to my diabetic nurse who said "NO WAY" AND SPECIALLY NOT FOR WOMEN ,not sure if she just dosnt like tattoos or if she is say no way i cant have one

Just need a bit of advice if i can have one or if my nurse is right saying no way or she is just anti-tattoo and dosnt like them
 
Hi ,thanks for the reply i will check that out

My last hbac1 was 58 down from 66 i still have a way to go with that ,but my gp is happy with that figure ,not so much my nurse

My average levels are around the 7.3 mark according to my meter over last 90 days
 
haha yes i think so as well catherine as it was a resounding no way and was on the verge of shouting at me over it
 
does any one think my levels sound ok to have one done

Thanks for your replies :-)
 
yes i was thinking the same as they are still a tad high for my liking to ive on been on insulin for around 6 months i had a bad time last year with it all ending up in A&E at one point with levels off the scale and stayed like that for a few months i cant take the medication as it gave me inflamed liver so insulin was last option they are coming down but slowly, i have tried to low carb which made me feel quite ill as i have stomach problems to so i try to stay on around 130 carbs a day
 
Cath40 said:
haha yes i think so as well catherine as it was a resounding no way and was on the verge of shouting at me over it
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Nurse should have been more understanding and calmer with you .
 
Thinking more positive , you can use the time to get your levels down a touch perhaps .
Doodle and draw up some of your own ideas for the new tattoo cover up future job ?

Read through our Tattoo threads for more tips,help and ideas .
Some threads on this have been and are great !
 
Hey @Cath40,
Not sure if my experience is directly relevant, but I'll add it into the mix... I'm a type 1 diabetic (glucose levels far above yours) and I've had seven hours worth of tattoos without any issues.

Like others have mentioned here, there's just an extra need to find somewhere really reputable and be super careful given the increased risk of infection.

It might not be a bad 'better control' reward though :)

Best of luck!!
 
Thanks everyone for your replies Jane ur message kinda makes me feel a bit better about having one I will take a look around the studios and see which one is best I may just get it done and hide it wen I go to see her haha x
 
i have a couple of tattoos just get a doctors letter to bring with ya to the tattoo studion my tattoo artist asked for one and i gave it to him and he done all of mine :)
 
I've got a tattoo on most parts of me inc full legs on both sides go with your instinct ...they take a bit longer to heal ...cover with vasoline to stop infection getting in and you will be fine x
 
I have several tattoos and piercings all whilst diabetic (type 1) and have had no issues, As long as its a good artist who knows what they are doing and the sittings aren't to long with breaks to test if needed, you should be fine. When I have had my tattoos I have had my levels slightly higher than I would normally as they can drop during the session, and check when or if you start to feel low. My only other advice is talk about the colours as being diabetic some colours especially black will fade quicker than a non-diabetic, but other than that there is no reason you can not have one or many...! Healing may take a little longer and as with any skin wound just keep an eye on it! Good Luck and enjoy x
 
Cath40 said:
thanks i know what i want im just a bit worried about having it done yet
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Hi Cath - I'm type 1 and have had 3 since diagnosis (got 7 altogether). I went to a reputable tattooist & informed him I was diabetic & all was fine. They've all healed well & I'll be going back for more! Good luck & enjoy! :-)
 
Cath40 said:
hi all i am type 2 and on insulin, I am wanting to get a new tattoo on my wrist to cover an old one i have spoken to my diabetic nurse who said "NO WAY" AND SPECIALLY NOT FOR WOMEN ,not sure if she just dosnt like tattoos or if she is say no way i cant have one

Just need a bit of advice if i can have one or if my nurse is right saying no way or she is just anti-tattoo and dosnt like them
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Hi Cath,

I'm type 1 and a tattooist, therefore covered!! I have a few diabetic clients and generally advise them it may take slightly longer to heal if bloods are a little on the high side, I also get them to check their blood sugar levels before we start and 1/2 way through if it's a particularly long sitting :) good luck! Lauren xx
 
Your diabetic nurse is a nutter, basically. Why would gender make any differece...
 
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I've just had a new tattoo, last week, healed lovely, the only thing she said is I bleed a lot, she's not sure if it due to being diabetic!
 
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