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What kind of medical ID do you wear/carry?

Discussion in 'Children & Teens' started by J's mum, Sep 15, 2014.

  1. J's mum

    J's mum Parent · Member

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    Just asking because mums bought me a new cool blue wristband!

    Joe
     
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    #1 J's mum, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:17 PM
  2. Lamont D

    Lamont D Reactive hypoglycemia · Master

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    I have a leather bracelet. I am getting a necklace for Christmas cos my work interferes with the wristband. My ring is now too big on my finger so I can put both on it and wear it while I'm working!
    Always make sure you tell the people you work or socialise or to school?? What's your jazzy new band is for!
     
    #2 Lamont D, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:24 PM
  3. JTL

    JTL Type 2 · Well-Known Member

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    I carry a home card in my wallet which states I'm T2 and more importantly that I'm on a controlled opiate every twelve hours.
    If I was in a car accident or similar and couldn't communicate there is a danger of me going into withdrawl and possibly fitting but they wouldn't have a clue why.
    They also might want to fill me with opiates that I'm already full of and could easily od me.
     
    #3 JTL, Sep 15, 2014 at 7:26 PM
  4. J's mum

    J's mum Parent · Member

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    mine is for type 1
     
    #4 J's mum, Sep 16, 2014 at 7:43 AM
  5. hels

    hels Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I have a couple silicon wrist bands saying Type 1 diabetic that I wear for swimming, going to the gym and festivals.
     
    #5 hels, Sep 16, 2014 at 8:02 AM
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    Danaemac Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    I have a charm bracelet that I got on eBay it has my information ie type 1 and insulin pump but I have a couple of personal charms that I had made to make it a bit less medical
     
    #6 Danaemac, Sep 16, 2014 at 11:56 AM
  7. Pipp

    Pipp Type 2 · Moderator
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    That sounds really cool. I want one!
     
    #7 Pipp, Sep 16, 2014 at 12:24 PM
  8. Jessicahib

    Jessicahib Type 1 · Active Member

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    I have a metal bracket which can stretch out to put on and take off. It says 'diabetic type one'. ImageUploadedByDCUK Forum1411327802.262143.jpg
     
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    #8 Jessicahib, Sep 21, 2014 at 8:18 PM
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  9. J's mum

    J's mum Parent · Member

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    cool, mine is a blue one with my name and my mums phone number. does the bracelet ever annoy you?
     
    #9 J's mum, Sep 22, 2014 at 7:25 AM
  10. Jessicahib

    Jessicahib Type 1 · Active Member

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    No not really some times I forget its there!
     
    #10 Jessicahib, Sep 22, 2014 at 7:55 AM
  11. J's mum

    J's mum Parent · Member

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    same, yours looks cool though
     
    #11 J's mum, Sep 24, 2014 at 7:40 AM
  12. Lily06

    Lily06 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    Hi I can help u with this
    Xxxxxx lily06
     
    #12 Lily06, Jan 1, 2015 at 12:34 AM
  13. Lily06

    Lily06 Type 1 · Well-Known Member

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    So I have a purple one and it can stay on your arm like it's stuck.
    Must try
    Xxxxxx
    Lily06
     
    #13 Lily06, Jan 1, 2015 at 12:37 AM
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