Preparing for a Diabetes Medical ID bracelets Can Save a Life

Diabetes is a threat on people’s lives

Diabetes is a disease that affects the metabolism and affects the way the body uses digested food for energy and growth. This results in high blood glucose levels which can have many long-term health consequences.

Just in the United States, there are more than 25 million people (8.3% of the population) dealing with diabetes, and, according to the American Diabetes Association, an estimated 7 million of them have the condition but remain undiagnosed. Looking at it closer, a few more details emerge:
•13.0 million men, 20 year old or older, have diabetes
•12.6 million women, 20 years old or older, have diabetes
•215,000 people under 20 years old have diabetes (about 1 in every 400 children)
•In 2007, diabetes was listed as the underlying cause of death on 71,382 certificates and a contributing factor on 160,022 more.
•Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S., so early diagnosis is a key to stop the problem before it starts.

The costs for dealing with such a widespread disease can be significant. The most recent figures state that:
•Diagnosed diabetes in the United States in 2012 cost a total of $245 billion
•$176 billion was for direct medical costs
•$69 billion was due to reduced productivity

Most of the food we eat is turned into glucose by our bodies to use as energy, and normally the pancreas creates a hormone called insulin to help deliver the glucose to the cells of the body. While glucose normally powers the body, too much of it in the blood stream will cause problems. People who are affected by diabetes don’t make enough insulin within their bodies, or can’t use the insulin they produce, to effectively use our main source of fuel

When an emergency, a Diabetes Medical ID bracelets can save your life：

Diabetes bracelet or diabetic jewelry is probably the last thing on your mind after being recently diagnosed with diabetes. After all, bracelets, necklaces and anklets may not seem to serve any purpose beyond being decorative. However, when it comes to chronic diseases like diabetes, being easily identified as having a medical condition is often necessary in emergency situations.

This is why diabetes bracelets are often worn to alert people, such as rescuers, first-aid staff and medical professionals of the appropriate action to perform when the wearer is involved in an emergency. Immediately knowing that a person in distress has diabetes allows emergency personnel to take appropriate actions.

What information should be included on your Diabetes Bracelet.

•Make the information legible. Keep engraving to a minimum to avoid overcrowding.
•We recommend engraving, “SEE WALLET CARD” on your ID. This allows you to update your current meds, medical conditions, etc., without have to purchase a new medical id bracelet.
•When listing medications, specify whether you are allergic to, or taking the medication. (i.e. Taking Coumadin, Allergic to Peanuts)
•On Diabetic medical IDs, list the type of diabetes. ( Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, Diabetes-Insulin, etc. )