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Medical alert bracelet?
People with diabetes should always wear a medical alert bracelet or necklace that emergency medical workers will be able to find. Medical identification products can help ensure proper treatment in an emergency.Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/14/2009David C. Dugdale, III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine.
Diabetes Bracelet?
"Yes, there are medical ID bracelets for diabetics. It is possible to purchase a generic bracelet for diabetics, or to have one custom made with the individual's name, condition, and special requests such as to call a particular physician engraved on the bracelet."
When does one need to wear medical jewelry?
Medical jewelry is typically either a bracelet or necklace and is usually worn to alert people to a potentially life threatening medical condition. Some examples would be allergies, diabetes, asthma or epilepsy.
Is it safe to let a toddler wear a bracelet?
It is not recommended to let a toddler wear any sort of metal bracelet, unless it is for medical purposes. Try a softer woven bracelet.
Can you wear a medic alert bracelet in the shower?
It is generally not recommended to wear a medic alert bracelet in the shower as water and soap can damage the bracelet over time. It is best to remove the bracelet before showering and ensure it is kept in a safe place where it can easily be put back on afterwards.
Why is it important to wear a medical bracelet?
"Because it protects against potentially harmful medical errors and also because in an emergency, when you might not be able to speak for yourself, a medical ID bracelet or necklace speaks for you."
Can a man wear an ankle bracelet?
Yes, a man can wear an ankle bracelet if he chooses to. Ankle bracelets can be a fashion accessory or can have cultural or spiritual significance. There are no restrictions on who can wear them based on gender.
What do medic alert patients wear?
I recommend that you get the Just5 cell phone. This is something that my dad is using for his emergency needs. The phone's PERS features allow him to call for help in as easy as a press of a button. It even is perfect for the elderly and the disabled as it is designed with big buttons, bright display, and amplified sound.
If a person is alone and has an episode of Transient Global Amnesia - is there a bracelet or something they should wear to alert people to what is going on?
This past week I had a diagnosis of Transient Global Amnesia which occurred while attending a national convention in a distant city and state. The attending physician who released me from the hospital after about 24 hrs and a series of tests said that I could return to the sessions at the convention without the need to discuss my condition with anyone or wear a medi-alert bracelet.
What brand of bracelet does bill rancic wear?
Power balance bracelet
Is there a certain kind of bracelet that gay people wear?
No, there is no such bracelet that is specifically gay.
What kind of bracelet does golfer hunter mahan wear?
Power Balance bracelet
