Tattoo

[kat1989]

Has anyone had a tattoo done to show they are diabetic but in a nice style??
Thinking of having one but not to sure??

 

[anna29]

Hi kat .
I designed my own pretty dainty 'Diabetic' tattoo on my left wrist .

Here are a couple of threads we have had here on Tattoos to read through .
Give you some further ideas and inspiration I hope .

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/medical-alert-tattoos.36377/
Here you go kat


What have you in mind ?

 

[kat1989]

Havent recieved any threads @anna29 and really want a white butterfly as symbol my grandas is with me after seeing a pysic but to have something to show im diabetic too

 

[anna29]

Havent recieved any threads @anna29 and really want a white butterfly as symbol my grandas is with me after seeing a pysic but to have something to show im diabetic too

Finally found it - had to rummage a bit back - to find this .
Loads of info and suggestions for combining both ideas for you .

Here is a more recent thread on logo of Diabetes condition .
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/logo-of-the-disease.69461/#post-716971

 

[cath99]

lovley idea kat post if you have one done i just have normal ones but love the idea xx

 

[anna29]

@kat1989 Please let us all know what you decide to choose
as your new diabetic tattoo .
Would be be great to hear what you have chosen .

 

[chris lowe]

I'm not really keen on the "official" international symbol which I've seen as a blue circle. I've not actually seen it anywhere so I'm not sure it would be recognised. Any nurses/medical members on the site that can tell us if it is widely recognised? If it is well known to the medical professions maybe a blue circle with the butterfly inside? I've got 5 tats now - they are strangely addictive - I'm just wondering if I should have another, though I don't have them where they are too obvious. Sons other half has a tattoo of a sweet shop on her back from shoulder down to her bottom. Very impressive! The idea of some fancy script on the wrist to indicate diabetes sounds quite good.

 

[kat1989]

Yesh just think im going to look at designs and take it from there luckily im friends with a tattosit so i think if i give him ideas hell know ehat to do

 

[anna29]

You could also try doodling your own ?
I doodled till went dizzy !

 

[adrian207]

Not into tattoos but thought I'd have a doodle anyway. Found a picture of a butterfly, added the diabetes symbol and................



Was going to add the wording "DIABETIC" underneath and "TYPE 11" or "TYPE 1" above. More detail can be added to the butterfly but I liked the idea of simplicity.

 

[anna29]

Neat combination idea there @adrian207,
It could work and balance's nicely too .

 

[kat1989]

That is nice still undecided what to have

 

[anna29]

That is nice still undecided what to have

@kat1989 Doodle your own ideas and colours .
This way it will grab your attention when its right for you .

You could have Diabetic with the tiny butterflies or feather
around the word .
Symbolising your Grandad looking after you
Extra thought for you . x

 

[kat1989]

That is a brillant idea @anna29 never thought of that x