Medic Alert by Kristta
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July 14, 1986. I was 13 years old and just found out I was an insulin dependent diabetic. Shots for the rest of my life I can handle but those hideous medic alert bracelets were a problem. They've always been a problem for me. I hate them.
Four days ago, a woman named Sharon told me she had the same problems with the bracelets. She had decided to get a tattoo of the symbol on her arm. She sent me pictures of her tattoo and today, I went and got mine.
The tattoo is located at the pulse point on my arm and a medic will see it when he takes my pulse.
This is tattoo number 12 for me.
Thanks for viewing.
Comments (5)
PaisleyRose
My father had to have a Medic Alert bracelet with his diabetes, and then subsequent kidney failure, and I know what you mean about the problems. I think this is an excellent solution (and I really don't like tattoos, but in this case). :)
kimariehere
i just found out that there is a good chance I have diabeties too.. and have to go to the doctor on monday for more blood work .. it runs in my family my uncle died on his honeymoon for not taking care of it.,.. best wishes to you...
Kristta
I am lucky and fortunate. 19 years and I have no complications from it. I recently changed jobs and have to be driving the car a lot now. I also got custody of the step children so it seemed important to have the diabetes known to everyone.
Hyria
An excellent idea. My mom has diabetes thank goodness it is a mild one. She still has to take care though.
AndreaKaelin
As an EMT I can tell you that it is critically important to had some form of ID with you at all times - and that goes double for people who suffer from diabetes, or other conditions that EMT's should be immediately aware of. While a tattoo is a permanent construct - I would also recommend a SHOE tag with your info if you don't like the bracelet or necklace. Wear it outside the shoe - with the laces. My concern with the tattoo for diabetics is the healing time/skin ulcers, etc. Nevertheless - an interesting solution to your problem.