Diabetes Shoppe: Your Partners in Diabetes Care
Do You Have Identification?
If you have diabetes and have not obtained an emergency medical identification bracelet or necklace, you are taking an unnecessary risk. It is a fact that this simple piece of jewelry could save your life. In the event that you ever become unable to communicate, emergency medical personnel would immediately identify you as a person with diabetes and precious time would be saved in providing you treatment.
There is no acceptable excuse for not wearing some type of I.D. bracelet or necklace. They can be found in a wide variety of designs and sizes including stainless steel, sterling silver, plated or solid gold and sporty designs. Prices can range from $10 to $300 or more. If you don't want to wear jewelry you may be interested in shoe tags, iron-ons, and wallet cards. Some companies even offer to maintain your detailed medical history and make it available to medical personnel 24 hours a day. Find a style you like and wear it at all times.
Medical identification is not a fashion statement; it is a matter of life and death. Talk to your health care team about the options available in your area. Below are some companies that offer medical identification jewelry. Take control and always carry identification.
 | CareCard Corporation Complete medical history provided to paramedics and EMT's on-scene and provided to receiving hospital. Parental release for immediate treatment of minors. Support products include wallet card, sports shoe card and police certificate. One time $20 membership fee. 1-800-452-0911 |
| Golden Words Medical Watch 14kt gold or silver watch shaped bracelet or pendant shows emergency personnel your medical information. 1-800-633-9824 |
| Goldware Elegant medical ID jewelry (pendants, bracelets and charms) in 14kt gold or sterling silver. Custom engraved with medical information. 1-800-669-7311 |
| I.D. Technology, Incorporated Satin luster metal tag; laser imaged; 16 line format includes identification, emergency contact, physician (all with phone numbers), three sections for medical data, allergies and medication. Front of tag may be ordered with either medical-alert emblem alone or the emblem in combination with emergency diabetes directives. Items available include neck chains/tags, tennis shoe tags, key rings with hypoglycemic directives. (410) 602-1911 |
| Identifind Permanent iron on labels pre-printed with your pertinent medical information (up to 4 lines with 30 spaces per' line). Large print name tags (up to 17 spaces). (704) 648-6768 |
| Medic Alert Foundation U.S. Stainless steel, sterling silver and gold filled emblems custom engraved with medical condition, name, personal ID number and 24 hour hotline for emergency medical information; service to anywhere around the world is available 24 hours a day; cards to update medical information sent out annually. Membership fees begin at $35. Fine 14kt designer emblems also available. 1-800-432-5378 |
| MediChek International Foundation Custom engraved stainless steel (wallet cards made of aluminum); room for name, address, phone number, medical condition, medications and physician's name. $15 donation requested. (847) 299-0620 |
| Med-I-Dent-Lockets and Bracelets Contain waterproof medical history book. Information is inscribed by you with the special pen provided. Custom engraved charms, bracelets and medallions also available (14K gold, sterling silver, gold filled or gold plated). 1-800-942-7555 |
