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Rocky Face, GA
July 28, 2025
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Members shared a range of approaches to wearing medical ID jewelry for diabetes, from traditional bracelets and necklaces to creative... Read more

Members shared a range of approaches to wearing medical ID jewelry for diabetes, from traditional bracelets and necklaces to creative solutions like wrist tattoos and dog tags, with many mentioning they store emergency information on their phones as a backup. Several members emphasized the importance of including multiple conditions and allergies on their IDs, particularly penicillin allergies and anaphylaxis triggers, while others noted they don't wear one because they manage their diabetes through diet and exercise rather than insulin. A recurring theme was affordability and personalization, with members seeking out budget-friendly options, cute designs they'd actually wear, and worrying about keeping information current as medications and conditions change over time.

A DiabetesTeam Member

I do - Medic Alert Dog Tags

Type 2
Hypertension
Anaphylaxis to Tree Nuts

Also have the medical (file) and ICE (in case of emergency) info in my Smart Phone as well

July 29, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member
Yes, it could change. My meds are constantly changed. And my allergy list keeps growing.

July 29, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

I have a bracelet that has rings on it of my various issues and emergency contact

July 29, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

I just let my medic alert lapse today after 45 years. All the physio I just can not afford it anymore. I am going to a drug store and get them to copy what is on my tags so I still have an alert on me.

July 31, 2025
A DiabetesTeam Member

@A DiabetesTeam Member. I have one states my name home phone number and Type 1 on it. Our dog has a collar that has his name and home phone number 🀣My husband says we are twins and if we got lost together at least someone can call my husband. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

July 29, 2025 (edited)

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