How Medical Alert Bands Are Helpful For Diabetes Patients
How Medical Alert Bands Are Helpful For Diabetes Patients
In view of the popularity and versatility, wristbands can be used not only as a stylish fashion accessory but also for various other purposes such as creating awareness for a cause, raising funds, product promotion, family celebrations, sports events, and even medical emergencies. Regardless of the type of emergency situation, emergency medical personnel is specifically trained to look for a medical ID. Diabetes patients use medical alert bands to store their medical records and this can actually save their lives in case of an emergency.
How Medical Alert Bands Are Helpful for People With Diabetes?
Diabetes occurs when the blood glucose level is very high because of inadequate insulin production. The risk of cardiovascular and other diseases is much higher for them. Hence wearing medical alert bands can be extremely important for diabetic patients. If you have a low blood glucose reaction or a high blood glucose reaction and unable to respond, your bracelet will instantly convey your condition to respondents and will allow the healthcare personnel to provide you with the proper emergency care you need.
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They protect you better than medical ID cards as they are more easily accessible to the emergency personnel. The message on your alert band should be concise and can include:
- the name of the diabetic condition that is controlled by insulin or medicines;
- allergies if any;
- name and emergency contact numbers;
- insurance information;
- the phone number of your doctor;
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In the case of an emergency, timely treatment is more important than anything else. The sooner the medical personnel identifies your diabetic condition, the faster treatment can be given. By wearing an alert bracelet, you will get the following benefits:
- Effective and timely treatment.
- It can reduce the risk of misdiagnosis which may result from not having a patient’s health record during an emergency.
- If the patient is unconscious and unable to speak, the ID will help doctors diagnose the disease.
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Diabetic alert bands can be useful in conveying small amounts of information to emergency medical personnel, but you can also opt for USB bands, to get improved medical attention and proper diagnosis. Medical USB bracelets allow you to carry your entire medical and emergency contact information on your wrist. They can be plugged into any computer with a USB port and if required, the physician will be able to see the stored data. No additional software needed.
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These products are available easily online in various colors, types, fonts, sizes and can be customized according to the customer’s request. They are durable and also very comfortable to daily wear. The different message styles include debossed, ink-filled debossed, embossed, color filled emboss, and screen printed. While ordering, always make sure you get 100% silicone products without latex as it often causes skin allergies.
If you are a diabetic patient, don’t forget your medical ID alert bracelet with engraved information on it. It can really save your life!
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