I know they're not needed I was just simply asking, I've had diabetes for a while just newbie on this patronising page, but thankswristbands are not needed just because you have Type2, but are of benefit if you on drugs/inslin with a risk of Hypos as they will result in any medics starting with a BG test. (Likewise, anyone who has had first aid training, will know to consider hypos if they see your risk band.)
Type 2s may not need to have ID to indicate their diagnosis, but I feel happier wearing my SOS Talisman, it might just prevent me being hitched up to a Dextrose drip if I was rendered unconscious!wristbands are not needed just because you have Type2, but are of benefit if you on drugs/inslin with a risk of Hypos as they will result in any medics starting with a BG test. (Likewise, anyone who has had first aid training, will know to consider hypos if they see your risk band.)
I think this is for T1s only.http://www.latestfreestuff.co.uk/free-health-and-beauty/free-hypo-awareness-wristband/
Though I think you have to complete a survey.
Type 2s may not need to have ID to indicate their diagnosis, but I feel happier wearing my SOS Talisman, it might just prevent me being hitched up to a Dextrose drip if I was rendered unconscious!
As I said I’m happier wearing ID. Don’t like to pull rank but my nurses’ training says you check any diabetics’ blood sugar before instigating treatment. We’ll have to agree to differ here.The Dextrose drip will not kill you, unlike a hypo. The wristbands have two main usages.
My first aid training was to always give sugar to someone with diabetes (regardless of type) if they are feeling or looking faint, as the hospital will have more than enough time to undo any harm from making a high BG even higher and the person is going to hospital to get checkout unless they run away before the ambulance arrives.
- Stops people (including the police) assuming that a person who has been drinking can be just left to sleep it off.
- Allows pragmatics to choose who to check first if they have lots of people to deal with. (Think Manchester bombing.)
What came first the egg or the chicken?why post in the first place if we are patronising
You probably can, but it is far easier to search for ones that you pay a nominal price for.I was just wondering whether or not you can get free wristbands or bracelets from anywhere?
As I said I’m happier wearing ID. Don’t like to pull rank but my nurses’ training says you check any diabetics’ blood sugar before instigating treatment. We’ll have to agree to differ here.
Hi. Slightly off topic but I was on a Red Cross First Aid course last month and the presenter said giving some immediate glucose was the best advice. If you are hyper then the small additional glucose will not cause any harm and to not do that risks a hypo deepening which can be harmful.As I said I’m happier wearing ID. Don’t like to pull rank but my nurses’ training says you check any diabetics’ blood sugar before instigating treatment. We’ll have to agree to differ here.