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I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic ID? Why or why not? Thanks Barbara I wear a simple stainless-steel bracelet from American Medical ID. It was pretty cheap. I don't like jewelry, but I've gotten used to it. I wear it because I work out a lot and I'm prone to hypoglycemia. I think they're a good idea. Mine is engraved front and back with my diseases and my hubby's name and cell phone numbers. -Tina > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic > ID? Why or why not? > Thanks > Barbara I've got several ID medallions and my wife has a bracelet. Neither of us bother to wear them. We both wear pumps and have info in our wallets. IF a medic can't figure out we are DM, oh well! OTOH, neither of us are nearly as anxious about the issue as others may be. I USED to be overly concerned about being unconscious and being identified as DM, but no longer. There's only so much a person can worry about, and that's not one for me. Dave I got a MedicAlert bracelet, which I wear almost all the time. bj . > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic > ID? Why or why not? > Thanks > Barbara I wear a MedicAlert titanium bracelet as it does not irratate my skin. I also like that they maintain a dbase with my meds and medical conditions since I have had a stroke and complications with Graves disease. Terry > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic > ID? Why or why not? > Thanks > Barbara > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic > ID? Why or why not? > Thanks > Barbara No, I don't wear one. I don't trust anyone else with my diabetic care, it is for me to deal with. Alan H >> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Alan H And if someone finds you unconscious the paramedics will have to figure out the most likely things that are wrong with you. I hope for your sake you at least carry something in your wallet that indicates you have diabetes. We have a folding card in our wallets that are distributed by the local medical centers. On the card is pertinent information such as my doctor's name, the fact that I have diabetes and hypertension, and a complete list of medications and supplements that I take. I did not want to pay the high price for the MedicAlert bracelet so I bought a good quality ID bracelet. I had them engrave my name in it and just below that in small letters it says, "Diabetic". When I had a TIA a couple years ago the first thing the paramedic did when he got here was look at the bracelet. He complimented me for having it.  SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will no longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Jan. 1, 2006 is 2,180. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 my GP was ticked that all I had was a bracelet that I rarely wore... she gave me a card made me fill it out there in her presents and has me keep in my wallet. It states all the medication and doses I take along with the few things I'm allergic to.. I got a new bracelet stating T1 Diabetic / wallet-card info so at least they know to look in my wallet for the card with more info .. lol now if they do who knows. Most times I'm never without Danni or Mike with me. And I've only halfway passed out twice from a low -- I carry cake icing gel and danni squirted the whole tube in my mouth lol I was back in abt 3mins flat! ---- RK, T1/pumper/Animas IR1250 Dx 5/2000 - Joined ASD 8/2000 Last A1C - 12.05 (6.3) No diabetic complications to date | >> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have | >> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] | TIA a couple years ago the first thing the paramedic did when he got | here was look at the bracelet. He complimented me for having it. >> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic >> ID? Why or why not? >> Thanks >> Barbara > No, I don't wear one. I don't trust anyone else with my diabetic care, it > is for me to deal with. > > Alan H id bracelets are for when you are unable to let those know you are diabetic during an emergency. if you are unable to speak and need to be treated - it is a very good idea to let those treating you know you are diabetic. also include what type of diabetic. SignatureTom Exercise Today = Life Tomorrow ADA's Diabetes Learning Center http://www.diabetes.org/all-about-diabetes/chan_eng/channel.htm Information you can trust from the diabetes experts... Your American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp the American Diabetes Association's Message Boards http://community.diabetes.org/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=amdiabetesz&nav=index Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html On Tue, 03 Jan 2006 18:41:13 GMT, "Alan Hardy" <Kemo.Sabe@loneranger.com> Huffed and Puffed the following into the madness of usenet: >> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Alan H I wear a medic alert ID all the time and use the medic alert service to store other critical data such as meds, doses insulin/s, pump data, doctors' name's and contact info, next of kin contact info, allergies other medical problems besides diabetes. Unlike some who mistakenly think that using a medica alert somehow passes responsibility of one's own care on to another, I actually take responsibility for my care by wearing and using the medic alert system. This way, I know that if I am unable to communicate in an emergency the emergency personnel will have the info I want them to have. And the medical condition/illness you have may have nothing to do with why you cannot communicate and are in an emergency situation but it will have a direct impact on your treatment and care during and after the emergency. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. Yeah, Mack, the cause of the inability to communicate may have nothing to do with diabetes, but knowing about the diabetes and medications may affect the choice of treatment, or extra treatment, that the hospital does for you. I think it is particularly important for T1s and T2s on meds, because those conditions may need immediate attention. I'm a T2, so far on diet and exercise, so I don't feel it is crucial for me, but my accident last May, when I was hit by a truck while out walking - getting that exercise - made me think about getting something that at least has my name on it, and possibly a phone number or address, or some form of id. I could talk, apparently ( I don't remember 4 days in there) and gave information to the first responders, but it could have been different, and my husband would not have been told what happened for a long time. People do tend to depend on the id they carry around in wallets, or purses, but I don't thing anyone carries those all the time, especially while exercising. I certainly don't. Susan Adair On 5 Jan 2006 07:00:23 -0800, "Susan Adair" <arethusarose@earthlink.net> Huffed and Puffed the following into the madness of usenet: >Yeah, Mack, the cause of the inability to communicate may have nothing >to do with diabetes, but knowing about the diabetes and medications may [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > >Susan Adair most people I know of who exercise regularly belong to some form of fitness center and when they go jogging/running/walking they leave their wallets and purses locked up in the locker rooms. The ones I know who go jogging/running from home leave them at home. Walkers are the ones most likely to carry them with them. The whole point is to set one's self up to succeed not to allow denial to set one's self up to fail. In your case you would at least want a medic alert ID that has your name, illness and phone number maybe even your family docs number. Very easy to do if you buy a blank and simply have it engraved. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. > you would at least want a medic alert ID that has your > name, illness and phone number maybe even your family docs number. > Very easy to do if you buy a blank and simply have it engraved. It might be more to the point to be sure that the phone # put on the ID can actually reach someone. My own phone # won't do any good -- all they'd get is an answering machine, with no indication of when anyone would be checking messages -- which for me would be "when I get home, if I remember".. I've left 2 #'s with MedicAlert, in addition to 2 doctors, and have 4 conditions listed on my bracelet. bj Then again, what about a tatoo? I offer this partly as a joke, but it could be of practical benefit with regard to some..... Will, T2 >Then again, what about a tatoo? I offer this partly as a joke, but it could >be of practical benefit with regard to some..... > >Will, T2 some people are getting them, but they are not recommended. in most cases your clothing would not be removed to allow for a search for them, medics are not taught to look for them as they are taught to look for medicalert IDs. you might not have it found until a few hours after you were at the ER. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. >>Then again, what about a tatoo? I offer this partly as a joke, but it could >>be of practical benefit with regard to some..... [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > look for medicalert IDs. you might not have it found until a few > hours after you were at the ER. besides I have tattoos and how would the paramedic know if the tattoo was for real or not. Just like names and such are not recommended. Besides, where would you put the tattoo? Trinity (already in the tribe) Signaturetrinitytype2@nospamyahoo.ca remove nospam dx Oct 2003, Type 2, metformin 500mg/2xday low dose aspirin 3x week walking 30 min/day A1C 5.4 40 lbs lost next goal: gain muscle strength > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic > ID? Why or why not? > Thanks > Barbara I wear both the bracelet and necklace at all times. Part of the reason for both is - I ride a motorcycle and if I am decapitated in an accident the necklace might come off - however I will still have my bracelet. if I lose my hand as well.. im screwed. these days being diabetic can work great as a pick up line. Im type 2 what type are you? is that a lancet in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? SignatureTom Exercise Today = Life Tomorrow ADA's Diabetes Learning Center http://www.diabetes.org/all-about-diabetes/chan_eng/channel.htm Information you can trust from the diabetes experts... Your American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp the American Diabetes Association's Message Boards http://community.diabetes.org/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=amdiabetesz&nav=index Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html LOL. Happy New Year Tom, and I hope neither happens to you. :-) -- Cheri Thomas Muffaletto wrote in message ... >I wear both the bracelet and necklace at all times. >Part of the reason for both is - I ride a motorcycle and if I am decapitated [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] >Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. >http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html > LOL. Happy New Year Tom, "thudump".. sound of me falling backwards off my chair. ok im back in my chair. Well thank you very much Cheri and same to you. it is not really a very happy season for me. I was out of work for my business busy season and in total my dogs cost me over $7,000 while i was out of work and my wife was also out of work this summer for a little while. i just have to make it a couple of more months and i will be a little bit out of this huge hole I am in. but my little Jenny is the worlds most relaxing alarm clock. i simply tell my wife to put her in my bed 1 hour before I have to wake up. I was going to wish you a happy holidays - no not to see you fall off your chair. >and I hope neither happens to you. :-) "thudump" > -- > Cheri [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] >>Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. >>http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html I'm sorry to hear that Tom. It's no fun to be out of work and not too many safety nets when you're self employed, so I hope it picks up for you soon. I've always known that you take excellent care of your dogs and that's a huge good-on-ya! BTW, I never felt good about fighting around with you, and I'm glad we stopped. I'm very much enjoying having civil conversations with you. Take care. -- Cheri Thomas Muffaletto wrote in message ... >> LOL. Happy New Year Tom, > [quoted text clipped - 48 lines] >>>Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. >>>http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html >> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > Im type 2 what type are you? > is that a lancet in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? Just wondering...if you're decapitated in an accident, who cares if you're diabetic?? Em >>> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >>> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >diabetic?? >Em Doctor Frankenstein. SignatureGrandpa Chuck -ô¿ô- ~ Let us all pray that by the end of 2006 there will no longer be a reason for my sigline to contain these statistics. The following information is given with the utmost respect for the armed forces and civilians who have died in the current war in Iraq. According to http://icasualties.org/oif/ The number of Americans killed in Iraq as of Jan. 1, 2006 is 2,180. United Kingdom = 98 Other = 103 >>> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >>> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >> Im type 2 what type are you? >> is that a lancet in your pocket or are you just happy to see me? > "Em" <noth@nks> wrote in message news:dpemg702bfd@news1.newsguy.com... > Just wondering...if you're decapitated in an accident, who cares if you're > diabetic?? > Em Well if they don't care.. I will find a new doctor. although I can see where some people would use a little thing like decapitation as an excuse to slack on their diabetes care. Not me. >>>> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >>>> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >Okay, I get it. It was a little attempt at humor. I didn't really think >anyone was that...well, you know. : ) >>>>> I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >>>>> diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >> like decapitation as an excuse to slack on their diabetes care. >> Not me. >"Em" <noth@nks> wrote in message news:dpf0hk035u@news4.newsguy.com... >Okay, I get it. It was a little attempt at humor. I didn't really think >anyone was that...well, you know. : ) yep.. it was a little attempt at humor. All right Thomas! Way to go in beating back the diabetes demons!! "Thomas Muffaletto" <iforgot@yahoo.com> wrote in message > I wear both the bracelet and necklace at all times. > Part of the reason for both is - I ride a motorcycle and if I am decapitated > in an accident the necklace might come off Lol if you are decapitated it won't make any difference what "type" you are ;) - however I will still have my > bracelet. > if I lose my hand as well.. im screwed. > these days being diabetic can work great as a pick up line. > Im type 2 what type are you? Different from "what star sign are you?" Actually it is a sad sign of the times, I run into so many type 2's these days. Casual conversation brings them out of the woodwork. > "Thomas Muffaletto" <iforgot@yahoo.com> wrote in message > [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Lol if you are decapitated it won't make any difference what > "type" you are ;) damn... anyone want to buy a used ID bracelet? very good price.. all you have to do is change your name and use my wife as an emergency contact. > - however I will still have my >> bracelet. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > sad sign of the times, I run into so many type 2's these > days. Casual conversation brings them out of the woodwork. very sad yes. No, I'm type 2 with no other medical conditions. I control my numbers fairly well, so I don't have a need for one at this time. -- Cheri sharppointy1 wrote in message <1136308976.960812.194910@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com>... >I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have >diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic >ID? Why or why not? >Thanks >Barbara > No, I'm type 2 with no other medical conditions. I control my numbers > fairly well, so I don't have a need for one at this time. This is my situation as well. Still, I wear one. Why? I like the reminder on the wrist that raises food to my mouth. I've always worn a bracelet anyway, so there was no break-in period. And it is helpful in other ways. When I went to a free blood pressure clinic, the nurse noticed it and asked about it. We ended up having a very nice conversation. I can't think of any negative aspects of having one. I figure it can't hurt, and may possibly help. If someone nosy asks after it, I'll just say it's for leprosy, then offer to shake hands.... Wild Monkshood > -- > Cheri [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >>Thanks >>Barbara I see nothing wrong with wearing them at all, and are a necessity in many cases IMO. I just don't feel the need for one at this time for myself. -- Cheri Wild Monkshood wrote in message ... >> No, I'm type 2 with no other medical conditions. I control my numbers >> fairly well, so I don't have a need for one at this time. [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >>>Thanks >>>Barbara I'm thinking about it. At this point, I'm T2, no meds - it seems less critical than for others who have greater risk of hypo. On the other hand, when I was hit by a truck last May it might have been useful. I don't remember anything, but I'm told I could speak and give my name, my husband's name, and our address and phone number. If I had not been able to do this it might have been much more difficult to identify me, since I was taking a walk with nothing but my ipod. I'm constructing a list of all my meds, because my huband did not know what I took and could not remember my doctor's name. The hospital got my thyroid med wrong - a little low, and they found records that still said I was on anti-depressants that I had dropped at least 4 months before. Susan Adair Welcome back Barbara. I dont wear an identity bracelet. I have type II and the kind of meds I take,metformin do not subject me to lows. I never saw the necessity for it. Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. > I dont wear an identity bracelet. I have type II and the kind of meds I > take,metformin do not subject me to lows. I never saw the necessity for > it. Maybe not. Still, I'm pretty sure that my Dad was on Metformin and my sister had to call 911 because he was in a coma caused by low blood sugar. He was passed out on his bed. SignatureDan Abel dabel@sonic.net Petaluma, California, USA > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic > ID? Why or why not? Nope. It's got nothing to do with anyone that I'm diabetic. SignatureBeav OMF#19 VN 750 Zed Thou mail is beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com (with the obvious changes) I think it's one of the most important things to have a medical ID on at all times. Your sugar can drop very quickly and when you are found unconscious the Emergency Medical Professional helping you will automatically know how to help without wasting any time. People have either forgotten about how important these devices are (95% of EMT's look at your wrist and neck when diagnosing an emergency), or seem to think they're ugly. I got a beautiful bracelet from American Medical ID that says I'm a diabetic, and I keep my records updated online for free. It's definitely an important device in case there ever was an emergency. Sorry, just another thought. If you're thinking of getting an ID; here is the link: www.IdentifyYourself.com. Thanks all for your input! I'm using Byetta and metformin and I regularly drop to the 70-80's at the gym. I bring some apple juice with me, but I've had episodes of hypo in the past where my husband has told me I was cranky and reluctant to drink juice or eat something. (imagine - a hypoglycemic diabetic acting cranky! Go figure) Again, thanks for sharing your thoughts Barbara J >I think it's one of the most important things to have a medical ID on > at all times. Your sugar can drop very quickly and when you are found > unconscious the Emergency Medical Professional helping you will > automatically know how to help without wasting any time. There are too many instances of medico's not even SEEING medi-bracelets, let alone reading what's on them. I prefer to make sure my sugar is where it needs to be myself, not rely on somoene else to "possibly" read, understand and act on information on a bracelet. Strangely, it's worked for the last 18 years too. > People have either forgotten about how important these devices are (95% > of EMT's look at your wrist and neck when diagnosing an emergency), I'd get one of the other 5% :-) or > seem to think they're ugly. I got a beautiful bracelet from American > Medical ID that says I'm a diabetic, and I keep my records updated > online for free. > It's definitely an important device in case there ever was an emergency. I some people's opinion. SignatureBeav OMF#19 VN 750 Zed Thou mail is beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com (with the obvious changes) On Wed, 4 Jan 2006 23:40:43 -0000, "Beav" <beavis.original@ntlwoxoorld.com> Huffed and Puffed the following into the madness of usenet: >>I think it's one of the most important things to have a medical ID on >> at all times. Your sugar can drop very quickly and when you are found [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >There are too many instances of medico's not even SEEING medi-bracelets, let >alone reading what's on them. you state there are "cases", then you can point to them. My personal experience is that this is not true. The medicos are trained to look for and use the medic alert IDs as well as go through your wallet if they do not find one. I prefer to make sure my sugar is where it >needs to be myself, not rely on somoene else to "possibly" read, understand >and act on information on a bracelet. making sure your "sugar" is "where it is supposed to be" is not what the medic alert ID is for. Your personal BG goals are of no concern to the medical personnel caring for you in an emergency. Strangely, it's worked for the last 18 >years too. blind luck is not the same as actually working. in the last 18 years how many times have you been in a life threatening situation and or unconscious when the EMTs arrived and unable to communicate even if you were conscious? >> People have either forgotten about how important these devices are (95% >> of EMT's look at your wrist and neck when diagnosing an emergency), > >I'd get one of the other 5% :-) but you would hamper the efforts of the other 95%. > or >> seem to think they're ugly. I got a beautiful bracelet from American [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >I some people's opinion. based on many people's real life experiences not your guess work. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. I am a type 2, well controlled, no medications and in the 5% club. there are other things in this world beside diabetes that can cause you to go unconscious and need emergency help. if you are unable to speak and need medical care - I am sure it can only help if the doctors know you are diabetic and what kind. will they see the ID.. this I do not know but they sure as hell will not know you are diabetic if you are not wearing one and you are unable to talk. I wouldn't even take cough medications from a doctor that didn't know I was diabetic. too many carbs :). I also spend more money each month on my health insurance than it would cost if I just went straight to the doctor... why do I have it? because you never know what tomorrow will bring. if you choose not to wear this almost free item.. I hope the day never comes that you wished or perhaps your loved ones wish you did. I never notice them anymore. I think newbie's should wear them and if they don't want to - at least ask your doctor. SignatureTom Exercise Today = Life Tomorrow ADA's Diabetes Learning Center http://www.diabetes.org/all-about-diabetes/chan_eng/channel.htm Information you can trust from the diabetes experts... Your American Diabetes Association http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp the American Diabetes Association's Message Boards http://community.diabetes.org/n/pfx/forum.aspx?webtag=amdiabetesz&nav=index Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html I try to keep it to myself as much as possible. It would be different if I had other medical problems, or if I was on insulin, but I think it would be a nightmare if the State of California knew it, so I'd rather not advertise it with a bracelet if I'm ever stopped for doing 60 in a 55 mph zone. ;-) -- Cheri Thomas Muffaletto wrote in message ... >I am a type 2, well controlled, no medications and in the 5% club. >there are other things in this world beside diabetes that can cause [quoted text clipped - 30 lines] >Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. >http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html > I try to keep it to myself as much as possible. It would be different if > I had other medical problems, or if I was on insulin, but I think it [quoted text clipped - 62 lines] >>Pictures of My motorcycle and I think 2 of my doggies. >>http://www.adventurseofvtx1300c.com.50megs.com/photo.html Just don't ever pass out. Medical personel are required to notify DMV if you have a lapse of consciousness and there goes your license. dave I've never passed out in my life, so I don't expect to anytime soon. :-) -- Cheri David wrote in message ... >Just don't ever pass out. Medical personel are required to notify DMV >if you have a lapse of consciousness and there goes your license. > >dave The first week I was on insulin, I was driving and felt shaky & faint--stopped & checked and my bg was 32. I'm so glad I was out on a country road & had the sense to stop. Scary. Mary > I've never passed out in my life, so I don't expect to anytime soon. :-) > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> >>dave Anything new can happen in your life for good or bad. For twenty years while injecting my insulin I never pulled back on the plunger to check for blood and I never ever had a problem. And then all of a sudden last year I started to sometimes get extremely severe and fast drops in my blood sugar two minutes after injection, so bad I thought I was dying. I then started to check for blood when I inject. I also noticed it only happened when I injected into my arms and not my legs, so I stopped injecting into my arms. So for twenty years I injected into my thighs and upper arms and I never shot insulin into a blood vessel and I never had a problem, and then all of a sudden it happened several times. >I've never passed out in my life, so I don't expect to anytime soon. :-) SweetVenom Bob To write to me, delete OneTwoThree Cheri, everyone means well, but they dont know you and your condition. I dont think you are on insulin. I have never thought about getting one and to tell the truth, if it isnt in diamonds, it wont be a fashion piece and I wont wear it. LOL Loretta -- In tribute to the United States of America and the State of Israel, two bastions of strength in a world filled with strife and terrorism. >Cheri, everyone means well, but they dont know you and your condition. >I dont think you are on insulin. [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > >Loretta you can get them in diamonds, gold, platinum, silver whatever you like. you can sign up with medicalert get a really cheap one and then simply go to any jeweler and have the info put on a custom made one as well. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. I see your point, but I'm not on insulin. I take Glucophage 500mg and Amaryl 2mg daily. Very minimal. -- Cheri SweetVenom Bob wrote in message <7fbpr1tccm9q45m0dmpf83r3obuoksvrs6@4ax.com>... >Anything new can happen in your life for good or bad. For twenty years >while injecting my insulin I never pulled back on the plunger to check for [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] >SweetVenom Bob >To write to me, delete OneTwoThree >I've never passed out in my life, so I don't expect to anytime soon. :-) no one expects to get hit by the other driver. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. And how will the bracelet prevent that? ;-) -- Cheri Ma¢k wrote in message ... >no one expects to get hit by the other driver. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] >http://www.diabetic-talk.org >http://www.insulin-pumpers.org >And how will the bracelet prevent that? ;-) so you want the emt's and doctors to guess at your medical status when they bring you in. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. >I try to keep it to myself as much as possible. It would be different if >I had other medical problems, or if I was on insulin, but I think it >would be a nightmare if the State of California knew it, so I'd rather >not advertise it with a bracelet if I'm ever stopped for doing 60 in a >55 mph zone. ;-) cops don't check medic alerts for speed stops. SignatureMâck©® Type 1 since 1975 http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org http://www.diabetic-talk.org http://www.insulin-pumpers.org "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." ...Theodore Roosevelt (o o) --ooO-(_)-Ooo-------------------- "I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve." Jesus never hated anyone. i use the medicalert bracelet that writes out the immediate concerns, (diabetec, allergies, hypertension) and they keep a record of your meds when you sing up with the annual fee plus the cost of the bracelet of sports band (the necklace is useless to me) you will be able to update your med intake thru the year as/if it changes http://www.medicalert.org/home/Homegradient.aspx this is a link to their american site there are sites for Canada, UK and other sites...... kate SignatureJoin us in the Diabetic-Talk Chatroom on UnderNet /server irc.undernet.org --- /join #Diabetic-Talk More info: http://www.diabetic-talk.org/ http://www.diabetic-talk.org/freeveggies.htm I have no medical qualifications beyond my own experience. Choose your advisers carefully, because experience can be an expensive teacher. > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear diabetic > ID? Why or why not? > Thanks > Barbara > I'm considering getting one of those ID bracelets that says I have > diabetes. I'm curious what others do about this. Do you wear > diabetic ID? Why or why not? > Thanks > Barbara Because I'm on metformin, which could have fatal consequences if I have contrast dye injected for radiology, I decided it would be well worth having an MedicAlert bracelet. That way, if I'm ever unconscious and the medical personnel need to do that type of procedure, they will know what all my medical conditions are and what medications I'm on. It goes beyond just indicating I'm diabetic and a simple phone call can fill the medics in on my conditions. Hopefully, having the bracelet will save my life. Even more hopefully, no medical personnel will ever need to look at it! We got one for my step-son, who has uncontrolled seizures, just so people will know that he has seizures and isn't drunk, on drugs or crazy. BTW, I spent the extra bucks to get a nice gold one so it looks more like fine jewelry than a cheap ID bracelet..... Sherry I wear a Medic Alert bracelet and send them a (deductible) contribution every year plus update with any new illness, prescriptions, next-of-kin phones. Figure in some kind of accident I'm more likely to lose my purse information than my arm. Nan, Type 2 since 1990. |
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