Re: Diabetic medical alert bracelets etc

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In a message dated 4/5/2004 6:21:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mspiggy_039@... writes:

I have a keychain

I have a necklace. Medical alert symbol on front, the word " diabetes' on

back. I got it free from some company several years ago. Forgot I had it until

I found it in a drawer recently. It is too big to wear, but I could put it on

my keychain.

Eunice

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> Does anyone wear a bracelet or necklace identifying themselves as a

> diabetic?>>>>

Here's some inexpensive or free alternatives to expensive medical ID bracelets

from jewelers.

I ordered a free necklace tag from the following website. There's a picture

of the tag for you to see. It says, " I have Diabetes, please test my blood

before treating me. "

http://www.diabeteswellness.net/NewFiles/alertidentification.html

Also, most drug stores or pharmacies carry stainless steel necklaces or

bracelets for around $10.00. They have the red medical emblem on the front

and the back of the ID just says, " Diabetic. "

Avon makes a bracelet with interchangable chains. It is under $15.00 and also

has the red medical ID symbol with " Diabetic " engraved on the back. I just

checked their website, and did not see it listed though. Perhaps it is no

longer available. Check with an Avon representative.

For anyone who has access to a military surplus store or actual military

facility, you can have dog tags made, up to 5 lines of whatever info you want

on them for about $2.00.

Or you could try a medical ID shoe tag for about $2.00.

While at the mall last week I saw a medical ID watch. It had a

silver/goldtone watchband with the red medical ID symbol on the watchface.

Your medical info can be engraved on the back of the watch. It's not free or

cheap, but I thought it was an interesting alternative to necklaces or

bracelets. Here's a website for something similar to what I saw:

http://www.medicalidwatch.com/products.html

Try this website, I found all kinds of medical ID information.

http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_06_700.htm

Or try a " Google " search to find even more.

Hope this helps.

Tracie

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I wear a bracelet that my dil bought for me at the Medical Supply Company for

under $10.00. I've been wearing it for at least 5 years. (Was diagnosed 6

years ago. Vicki and I both got " zapped " about the same time.)

Tootie

" When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would

not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you

gave me.' "

--Erma Bombeck

Hi Sheri,

I have a keychain.. looks like those u see on necklaces or bracelets

It cost me under $10

Deb

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I have one of those basic bracelets. I wear only gold so, it looks kinda

funky. What I do is put it on the strap of my purse.

Dh thinks I should be wearing it but, I think it is ok. The only problem

being if the purse and I get separated.

The gold ones are pretty high price for the amount of gold and style.

Re: Diabetic medical alert bracelets etc

> > Does anyone wear a bracelet or necklace identifying themselves as a

> > diabetic?>>>>

>

> Here's some inexpensive or free alternatives to expensive medical ID

bracelets

> from jewelers.

>

> I ordered a free necklace tag from the following website. There's a

picture

> of the tag for you to see. It says, " I have Diabetes, please test my

blood

> before treating me. "

>

> http://www.diabeteswellness.net/NewFiles/alertidentification.html

>

> Also, most drug stores or pharmacies carry stainless steel necklaces or

> bracelets for around $10.00. They have the red medical emblem on the

front

> and the back of the ID just says, " Diabetic. "

>

> Avon makes a bracelet with interchangable chains. It is under $15.00 and

also

> has the red medical ID symbol with " Diabetic " engraved on the back. I just

> checked their website, and did not see it listed though. Perhaps it is no

> longer available. Check with an Avon representative.

>

> For anyone who has access to a military surplus store or actual military

> facility, you can have dog tags made, up to 5 lines of whatever info you

want

> on them for about $2.00.

>

> Or you could try a medical ID shoe tag for about $2.00.

>

> While at the mall last week I saw a medical ID watch. It had a

> silver/goldtone watchband with the red medical ID symbol on the watchface.

> Your medical info can be engraved on the back of the watch. It's not free

or

> cheap, but I thought it was an interesting alternative to necklaces or

> bracelets. Here's a website for something similar to what I saw:

>

> http://www.medicalidwatch.com/products.html

>

> Try this website, I found all kinds of medical ID information.

>

> http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/d_06_700.htm

>

> Or try a " Google " search to find even more.

>

> Hope this helps.

>

> Tracie

>

>

>

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>

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>

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Wow, I forgot I had a large round metal disk that I could add to a

keychain as well. I try to always have on something. Doug won't

ride with me driving so putting it on a keychain would be OK - or

even in my purse on a keychain when I'm riding with him.

Thanks,

Millie

> In a message dated 4/5/2004 6:21:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

> mspiggy_039@y... writes:

> I have a keychain

> I have a necklace. Medical alert symbol on front, the

word " diabetes' on

> back. I got it free from some company several years ago. Forgot I

had it until

> I found it in a drawer recently. It is too big to wear, but I

could put it on

> my keychain.

>

> Eunice

>

>

>