Re: Message about ID bracelet

[Guest guest]

My question was if anyone had heard of or used Lifetags? My boss who

is type 1, really disliked the standard medical ID bracelets. I found

her an alternative at http://store.yahoo.com/lifetag-

alert/lifmedid.html

I called the company and they said they get a lot of requests from

people looking for alternatives or high-end medical ID jewelry. They

said she can attatch the medical emblem to her current watch or

fashion jewelry without buying or wearing new items. It sounds pretty

nifty.

Has anyone used them before?

> Saturday, someone sent a message concerning ID bracelets. At the

time the

> message was sent, Yahoo was having problems. When either

or I tried to

> approve the message, we kept getting a message from Yahoo that " the

post was

> no longer available. "

>

> Would the person that posted this message, please post it again so

that we

> can reply to it.

>

> If any other member posted messages over the weekend that have not

shown up,

> please post them again.

>

> Thanks

> Eunice

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Only problem is that a rescue squad would not notice it as it would not be a

standard bracelet, at least that's what a rescue nurse told me. Helen

Re: Message about ID bracelet

My question was if anyone had heard of or used Lifetags? My boss who

is type 1, really disliked the standard medical ID bracelets. I found

her an alternative at http://store.yahoo.com/lifetag-

alert/lifmedid.html

I called the company and they said they get a lot of requests from

people looking for alternatives or high-end medical ID jewelry. They

said she can attatch the medical emblem to her current watch or

fashion jewelry without buying or wearing new items. It sounds pretty

nifty.

Has anyone used them before?

> Saturday, someone sent a message concerning ID bracelets. At the

time the

> message was sent, Yahoo was having problems. When either

or I tried to

> approve the message, we kept getting a message from Yahoo that " the

post was

> no longer available. "

>

> Would the person that posted this message, please post it again so

that we

> can reply to it.

>

> If any other member posted messages over the weekend that have not

shown up,

> please post them again.

>

> Thanks

> Eunice

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've not used the jewellery, although it does look real nice, but I have bought

the " sampler pack " (whatever they call it. It has stickers, cards, etc) I was

very happy with what I received.

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Re: Message about ID bracelet

My question was if anyone had heard of or used Lifetags? My boss who

is type 1, really disliked the standard medical ID bracelets. I found

her an alternative at http://store.yahoo.com/lifetag-

alert/lifmedid.html

I called the company and they said they get a lot of requests from

people looking for alternatives or high-end medical ID jewelry. They

said she can attatch the medical emblem to her current watch or

fashion jewelry without buying or wearing new items. It sounds pretty

nifty.

Has anyone used them before?

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[Guest guest]

I've not used the jewellery, although it does look real nice, but I have bought

the " sampler pack " (whatever they call it. It has stickers, cards, etc) I was

very happy with what I received.

- - - - -

Lokrin (TechAss)

Technical Assailant

http://lokrin.net

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Re: Message about ID bracelet

My question was if anyone had heard of or used Lifetags? My boss who

is type 1, really disliked the standard medical ID bracelets. I found

her an alternative at http://store.yahoo.com/lifetag-

alert/lifmedid.html

I called the company and they said they get a lot of requests from

people looking for alternatives or high-end medical ID jewelry. They

said she can attatch the medical emblem to her current watch or

fashion jewelry without buying or wearing new items. It sounds pretty

nifty.

Has anyone used them before?

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[Guest guest]

Where can I find some of those stickers? I am also looking for a good

necklace. I don't do bracelets. Is there other items that can be worn in

different

ways other than a necklace or bracelet.

Happy Trailing,

Pat

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In a message dated 10/8/2003 2:40:39 AM Central Standard Time,

chris_chringle@... writes:

> True. If it doesn't call attention to itself then a rescue worker might

> not notice it. That is why I have a diabetes sticker on my nametags at work

> and on my drivers licence. They may not notice it immediately, but hopefully

> they would look at the driver's licence at some time

[Guest guest]

Where can I find some of those stickers? I am also looking for a good

necklace. I don't do bracelets. Is there other items that can be worn in

different

ways other than a necklace or bracelet.

Happy Trailing,

Pat

Pittypatt's Backcountry Travels

pittypatt.prohosting.com

Grand Canyon Hikers Backpackers Association

www.gchba.org

In a message dated 10/8/2003 2:40:39 AM Central Standard Time,

chris_chringle@... writes:

> True. If it doesn't call attention to itself then a rescue worker might

> not notice it. That is why I have a diabetes sticker on my nametags at work

> and on my drivers licence. They may not notice it immediately, but hopefully

> they would look at the driver's licence at some time

[Guest guest]

Where can I find some of those stickers? I am also looking for a good

necklace. I don't do bracelets. Is there other items that can be worn in

different

ways other than a necklace or bracelet.

Happy Trailing,

Pat

Pittypatt's Backcountry Travels

pittypatt.prohosting.com

Grand Canyon Hikers Backpackers Association

www.gchba.org

In a message dated 10/8/2003 2:40:39 AM Central Standard Time,

chris_chringle@... writes:

> True. If it doesn't call attention to itself then a rescue worker might

> not notice it. That is why I have a diabetes sticker on my nametags at work

> and on my drivers licence. They may not notice it immediately, but hopefully

> they would look at the driver's licence at some time

[Guest guest]

I have a Medic Alert bracelet but where do I get stickers for other ID's?

[Guest guest]

I have a Medic Alert bracelet but where do I get stickers for other ID's?

[Guest guest]

Apparently they have enamal medical ID stickers for multiple conditions. If you

go to the Yahoo store they have a drop down menu for various conditions.

http://store.yahoo.com/lifetag-alert/lifmedid1.html

We got ours and they can fit virtually anywhere. pretty nifty!

RE: Re: Message about ID bracelet

I have a Medic Alert bracelet but where do I get stickers for other ID's?

[Guest guest]

Hi, I bought this thing called a Medscope. They come in plastic,

silver tone, sterling, 18k gold plate and solid 14k. I bought a 14k

to wear on my neck. They hold 25 lines of medical info on micro-film

and you look thru it. It has a lens at one end. www.escopes.com

> Where can I find some of those stickers? I am also looking for a

good

> necklace. I don't do bracelets. Is there other items that can be

worn in different

> ways other than a necklace or bracelet.

>

> Happy Trailing,

>

> Pat

>

> Pittypatt's Backcountry Travels

> pittypatt.prohosting.com

>

> Grand Canyon Hikers Backpackers Association

> www.gchba.org

>

>

> In a message dated 10/8/2003 2:40:39 AM Central Standard Time,

> chris_chringle@l... writes:

>

> > True. If it doesn't call attention to itself then a rescue

worker might

> > not notice it. That is why I have a diabetes sticker on my

nametags at work

> > and on my drivers licence. They may not notice it immediately,

but hopefully

> > they would look at the driver's licence at some time

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, I bought this thing called a Medscope. They come in plastic,

silver tone, sterling, 18k gold plate and solid 14k. I bought a 14k

to wear on my neck. They hold 25 lines of medical info on micro-film

and you look thru it. It has a lens at one end. www.escopes.com

> Where can I find some of those stickers? I am also looking for a

good

> necklace. I don't do bracelets. Is there other items that can be

worn in different

> ways other than a necklace or bracelet.

>

> Happy Trailing,

>

> Pat

>

> Pittypatt's Backcountry Travels

> pittypatt.prohosting.com

>

> Grand Canyon Hikers Backpackers Association

> www.gchba.org

>

>

> In a message dated 10/8/2003 2:40:39 AM Central Standard Time,

> chris_chringle@l... writes:

>

> > True. If it doesn't call attention to itself then a rescue

worker might

> > not notice it. That is why I have a diabetes sticker on my

nametags at work

> > and on my drivers licence. They may not notice it immediately,

but hopefully

> > they would look at the driver's licence at some time

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, I bought this thing called a Medscope. They come in plastic,

silver tone, sterling, 18k gold plate and solid 14k. I bought a 14k

to wear on my neck. They hold 25 lines of medical info on micro-film

and you look thru it. It has a lens at one end. www.escopes.com

> Where can I find some of those stickers? I am also looking for a

good

> necklace. I don't do bracelets. Is there other items that can be

worn in different

> ways other than a necklace or bracelet.

>

> Happy Trailing,

>

> Pat

>

> Pittypatt's Backcountry Travels

> pittypatt.prohosting.com

>

> Grand Canyon Hikers Backpackers Association

> www.gchba.org

>

>

> In a message dated 10/8/2003 2:40:39 AM Central Standard Time,

> chris_chringle@l... writes:

>

> > True. If it doesn't call attention to itself then a rescue

worker might

> > not notice it. That is why I have a diabetes sticker on my

nametags at work

> > and on my drivers licence. They may not notice it immediately,

but hopefully

> > they would look at the driver's licence at some time

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am also looking for a good necklace.

If you do a Google search for " medical alert jewelry " you'll come up

with some good sites. There are also sites that specialize in

children's jewelry which is a little more fun or trendy.

I bought a simple pendant at the mall that I wear with a silver chain

around my neck. You can special order finer quality pendants and

bracelets at most jewelry stores - but you have to ask, they don't

usually carry them in stock.

Here's a link to sites

http://dir.yahoo.com/Business_and_Economy/Shopping_and_Services/Health

/Medical_Alert_Jewelry/

Peace

Jacki

[Guest guest]

G'Day ZZ.

I'm wondering why you don't want to advertise your diabetes. I don't

think it is anything to be ashamed of. You didn't do anything wrong to get

it. Since approximately half the diabetics in the US are as of yet

undiagnosed, it is incumbent on us to help educate as many people as we can

about diabetes, the symptoms, and the new treatments available (I use a pump

- Medtronic MiniMed 512). One way we can do this is by advertising. It is

also a safety issue. I have trained all the people I work with on how to

recognize hypoglycemia and how to administer my glucogon injector in case I

can't. More importantly, two people that I know were diagnosed with

diabetes before complications had time to set in because they were

exhibiting some symptoms, discussed what they thought about them with me,

and were convinced to seek out medical check-ups.

Anyway, hope all is going well with you. Randy.

Re: Message about ID bracelet

Hi, I was just diagnosed and did not want to advertise with a bracelet

so I ordered a Medscope pendant/key fob.

It has 25 lines of emergency info.

ZZ

[Guest guest]

I am looking for a bracelet (as a rescue person told me ) that is the way to

go because this is what they see first. I don't care who knows I have

diabetes, after all it's no disgrace. We went to a party the other night and

someone kept trying to get me to eat things I shouldn't, so I just said oh I

wouldn't dare I am diabetic. They were not shocked and in fact one even

asked me the symptoms because she thought she might be one, is now going to

be checked. If you were in a wreck who would look at your key chain? The

rescue people look for the bracelet and the more like a medic alert it looks

the better. Just my thoughts, Helen

Re: Message about ID bracelet

Hi, I was just diagnosed and did not want to advertise with a bracelet

so I ordered a Medscope pendant/key fob.

It has 25 lines of emergency info.

ZZ

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[Guest guest]

I am looking for a bracelet (as a rescue person told me ) that is the way to

go because this is what they see first. I don't care who knows I have

diabetes, after all it's no disgrace. We went to a party the other night and

someone kept trying to get me to eat things I shouldn't, so I just said oh I

wouldn't dare I am diabetic. They were not shocked and in fact one even

asked me the symptoms because she thought she might be one, is now going to

be checked. If you were in a wreck who would look at your key chain? The

rescue people look for the bracelet and the more like a medic alert it looks

the better. Just my thoughts, Helen

Re: Message about ID bracelet

Hi, I was just diagnosed and did not want to advertise with a bracelet

so I ordered a Medscope pendant/key fob.

It has 25 lines of emergency info.

ZZ

Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/

To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to:

diabetes-unsubscribe

Hope you come back soon!

[Guest guest]

I got mine at Wal-Greens for $4.00. They are not that expensive. Only

I don't wear mine because it fell off and I can't find it!

[Guest guest]

Exactly. I want as many of the people I interact with regularly to know as

possible, so that if I had an 'attack' they'd know what to do.

Re: Re: Message about ID bracelet

I am looking for a bracelet (as a rescue person told me ) that is the way to

go because this is what they see first. I don't care who knows I have

diabetes, after all it's no disgrace. We went to a party the other night and

someone kept trying to get me to eat things I shouldn't, so I just said oh I

wouldn't dare I am diabetic. They were not shocked and in fact one even

asked me the symptoms because she thought she might be one, is now going to

be checked. If you were in a wreck who would look at your key chain? The

rescue people look for the bracelet and the more like a medic alert it looks

the better. Just my thoughts, Helen

[Guest guest]

> I am looking for a bracelet (as a rescue person told me ) that is

the way to

> go because this is what they see first.

Hi Helen

Yes, a bracelet is one of the better items, I think. In a bad car

wreck (God forbid), a wallet could easily get lost or thrown from the

car. It's better to have the ID on your body.

And, I agree that there is no shame in being diabetic. One of the

best pieces of advice I got when first being diagnosed was to tell

people at work. I did, and know I rest assured that if something

happened to me at work, my coworkers could at least inform EMS of my

condition. Just like other " secrets " - keeping your diagnosis to

yourself is a heavier burden than sharing it with those in your life.

Jacki

[Guest guest]

> I am looking for a bracelet (as a rescue person told me ) that is

the way to

> go because this is what they see first.

Hi Helen

Yes, a bracelet is one of the better items, I think. In a bad car

wreck (God forbid), a wallet could easily get lost or thrown from the

car. It's better to have the ID on your body.

And, I agree that there is no shame in being diabetic. One of the

best pieces of advice I got when first being diagnosed was to tell

people at work. I did, and know I rest assured that if something

happened to me at work, my coworkers could at least inform EMS of my

condition. Just like other " secrets " - keeping your diagnosis to

yourself is a heavier burden than sharing it with those in your life.

Jacki

[Guest guest]

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment discrimination on the

basis of a handicap--and diabetes can qualify--is against the law.

Companies don't want to get the EEOC on their backs or to get sued.

RE: Re: Message about ID bracelet

and in today's work enviornment, sometimes you can't be too careful with

issues that could be used to discriminate against you.

[Guest guest]

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment discrimination on the

basis of a handicap--and diabetes can qualify--is against the law.

Companies don't want to get the EEOC on their backs or to get sued.

RE: Re: Message about ID bracelet

and in today's work enviornment, sometimes you can't be too careful with

issues that could be used to discriminate against you.

[Guest guest]

Some people treat you differently in the corporate world when they

know about your conditions, and frankly it's not their concern. I

just received some LifeTags and I must say they are nice looking.

They are glossy red and black metal tag with a medical emblem in the

center and the word " DIABETES " .

The reason I prefer these over the standard bracelets is because I

can place these in multiple places. Increasing the chances that

someone will see it if I'm incapacitated, yet they are not readily

visible to people around the office. Some people at the office are

overly sympathetic and think you're less capable to do your job

because your diabetic. That's just not the case.

For $25 I got a pack of 5 Lifetags. I put them on my watchband,

drivers license, medical insurance card and my car keys. Take a look

at their website http://store.yahoo.com/lifetag-alert/lifmedid.html

they show samples.

> Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, employment

discrimination on the

> basis of a handicap--and diabetes can qualify--is against the law.

> Companies don't want to get the EEOC on their backs or to get sued.

>

> RE: Re: Message about ID bracelet

>

>

>

>

> and in today's work enviornment, sometimes you can't be too careful

with

> issues that could be used to discriminate against you.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Jayd,

Check my reply to Kristy. If that does not answer your questions please

let me know. I would be glad to describe how it works for me but I

recommend you go to the manufacturer's web site to learn a little bit more

about it. I would hate to mistakenly bum dope you on something as important

as this. You can also call them and/or request information on pump

therapy. Are you the diabetic or is it a family member you are concerned

about? The one thing I will say is that it changes a diabetics life. You

are no longer tied to eating a specific times, eating specific foods,

carrying around all those supplies (other than your BG meter, etc.).

Instead of several shots a day, there is one " shot " every three days

(periodicity varies with some people) to install the infusion set. The list

goes on and the flexibility it provides is as near to a normal person's as

it can get.

Have you checked with your doctor about his/her knowledge about pump

therapy? When I was in California I learned a lot from my care team. Since

moving to Hawaii, I have had to do the teaching to two of my doctors and to

an Endocrinologist that I was referred to who had never seen a pump (not my

doctor).

Re: Message about ID bracelet

> Hi Randy,

> I have some questions for you. How long have you been on the

> pump?

Randy,

If you are going to answer some of Kristy's questions, would you also

mind giving a quick Pumping for Dummies lesson? I've heard it talked

about, but I admit that I don't know what it does and I'm curious.

Does it check your sugars automatically and dispence insulin in

response (or is that too much to hope for)?

Pretty please?

~ Jayd