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Is there any point to a medic alert bracelet?

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  • 21-08-2011 9:48pm
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    ElBarco
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭


    Folks,
    I've recently been convinced that I should start wearing a medic alert bracelet (diabetec).

    However, it's bugging the hell out of me so I was just wondering if they are of any use. Are they something that is regularly checked in the event of collapse or whatever else might happen?

    Would appreciate if anyone could let me know. If they are of use I'll just have to get used to it. If not the thing is going in the bin.

    Cheers.


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    Mycroft H
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    Yes all trained emergency medical personnel are expected to look for medic alert bracelets. It could save your life in a hypo situation!


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    ElBarco
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭ElBarco


    Thanks for that BX 19 - I may get used to it so!


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    msg11
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    ElBarco wrote: »
    Thanks for that BX 19 - I may get used to it so!

    Order of Malta are trained to look for them also.

    So Yes, they are very much used !


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    Goonerdee
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    During our first aid training we are told to look for a medic alert bracelet or necklace.


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    Preset No.3
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    I looked into the whole posting a picture but soon gave up when I hadnt a clue what I was doing.

    Im type 2 diabetic. Have been since 2004, my mother bought me a simple ID bracelet. One that you would have your name engraved on. Its simply says DIABETIC on one side and underneath has a phone number. I looked at the medic alert bracelets but in the end thought they were too flimsy.


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    seanybiker
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    The course I done on first aid, we where told to look for the medical bracelet.
    Alot of people even have ICE ( in case of emergancy) saved into their mobiles. I don't know how good that is though cos phones can go flying in am accident etc.


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    mikemac
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    Yes, ICE was widely publicized among bikers.

    But not a huge issue, if you are found at the scene of the accident, Mam, Dad, Home, Wife, they'll find something in the mobile

    Wow, I'm glad I don't have to make those phonecalls


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    Goonerdee
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    Preset No.3 wrote: »
    I looked into the whole posting a picture but soon gave up when I hadnt a clue what I was doing.

    Im type 2 diabetic. Have been since 2004, my mother bought me a simple ID bracelet. One that you would have your name engraved on. Its simply says DIABETIC on one side and underneath has a phone number. I looked at the medic alert bracelets but in the end thought they were too flimsy.

    That does just as good, even a piece of paper or a card in a persons wallet or purse with their medical condition on it is just as handy. As long as there is something to identify a possible problem should you be found unconcious.


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    ElBarco
    Registered Users Posts: 414 ✭✭ElBarco


    Goonerdee wrote: »
    Preset No.3 wrote: »
    I looked into the whole posting a picture but soon gave up when I hadnt a clue what I was doing.

    Im type 2 diabetic. Have been since 2004, my mother bought me a simple ID bracelet. One that you would have your name engraved on. Its simply says DIABETIC on one side and underneath has a phone number. I looked at the medic alert bracelets but in the end thought they were too flimsy.

    That does just as good, even a piece of paper or a card in a persons wallet or purse with their medical condition on it is just as handy. As long as there is something to identify a possible problem should you be found unconcious.

    I went with a leather one with a metal plate on it. This has the medic alert symbol on the front with my details on the back. I didn't like the look of the metal bracelets either.


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