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Diabetes ID card.
- Thread starter Jamie M
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Hi Jamie M, welcome to the forum!
I'm not too sure about Scotland to be honest so if you don't get an answer, you're more than welcome to contact our Scottish helpline for further advice https://www.diabetes.org.uk/in_your_area/scotland/helpline-scotland.
I'm not too sure about Scotland to be honest so if you don't get an answer, you're more than welcome to contact our Scottish helpline for further advice https://www.diabetes.org.uk/in_your_area/scotland/helpline-scotland.
Does that advice not just mean an "in case of emergency" type card, which lists your conditions and medications? In which case you can buy them in various formats online, downloads one to print yourself, or you can even just make your own.
If you have a smartphone it may also have an emergency health details option, which can be accessed by paramedics etc. without need to unlock it. On my older iPhone it is in the Medical ID section of the Health app. It can be accessed by pressing the home button then selecting Emergency then Medical ID.
If you have a smartphone it may also have an emergency health details option, which can be accessed by paramedics etc. without need to unlock it. On my older iPhone it is in the Medical ID section of the Health app. It can be accessed by pressing the home button then selecting Emergency then Medical ID.
Inka
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@Jamie M Are you on insulin? I have a MedicAlert bracelet and card. I highly recommend them. Not only does the bracelet/card alert people to my diabetes, MedicAlert have a telephone number on it to call and can provide the crucial details I’ve given them 24/7.
In case you’re wondering, they have operators that speak 100 languages or something so being abroad wouldn’t be a problem. You pay for it by subscription but it’s well worth it IMO. It’s recognised by medics as a major brand too:
https://www.medicalert.org/
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In case you’re wondering, they have operators that speak 100 languages or something so being abroad wouldn’t be a problem. You pay for it by subscription but it’s well worth it IMO. It’s recognised by medics as a major brand too:
https://www.medicalert.org/
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Leadinglights
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When I was a first aider at work the training taught us to look for any medicalert bracelets of necklaces as it gave a clue as to the possible problem. So it is such a useful thing for people to have if at risk.
Bloden
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Why don’t you make one? That way, you can make it bilingual or a range of them, depending on which countries you visit. I spend a lot of time in Spain, so I’ve made 1 in English and 1 in ¡español!
I also wear an alert bracelet.
Annette&Bert
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Jamie, I’m in South Ayrshire and I don’t think it is a bit different in Scotland from what I know. I personally don’t have one but I will definitely be getting one just for my own safety and comfort. Most medics are knowledgeable and recognise them, regardless of where. I am not on any meds for diabetes that can cause hypos at the moment, that is not to say I might not be in future. I am also, since age 21 (I am now 72) epileptic, and diabetic since 2016.
Have a wee look at this site. Hope it clarifies.
About Medical IDs
www.universalmedicalid.co.uk
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