Lyndsey Pitt
New Member
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
Hello
Despite being diagnosed over 7 years ago, I have only just become a member of Diabetes UK (7 years is a long time to be in denial for, but as I have never had any real issues, it was easier to pretend that I didn't have it!)
After having to take antibiotics three times in the space of half a year, I have suddenly realised that it is a serious disease, no matter how manageable.
I have never worn a bracelet, necklace or carried anything on me to say that I have diabetes in case of an emergency.
However, I have now realised that this is a little silly, so I have a bracelet (a nice one, so perhaps not obvious) and I have ordered a card.
I am considering ditching the bracelet in favour of a small (but VERY clear) tattoo on my wrist that can be easily seen if someone was to take my pulse, etc. Something along the lines of this, but without the blue circle - https://www.bing.com/images/search?...608026359079046382&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0
I would be very grateful for any thoughts please. I don't have any tattoos, but I am not opposed to one that could potentially save my life 🙂
Thanks
Despite being diagnosed over 7 years ago, I have only just become a member of Diabetes UK (7 years is a long time to be in denial for, but as I have never had any real issues, it was easier to pretend that I didn't have it!)
After having to take antibiotics three times in the space of half a year, I have suddenly realised that it is a serious disease, no matter how manageable.
I have never worn a bracelet, necklace or carried anything on me to say that I have diabetes in case of an emergency.
However, I have now realised that this is a little silly, so I have a bracelet (a nice one, so perhaps not obvious) and I have ordered a card.
I am considering ditching the bracelet in favour of a small (but VERY clear) tattoo on my wrist that can be easily seen if someone was to take my pulse, etc. Something along the lines of this, but without the blue circle - https://www.bing.com/images/search?...608026359079046382&selectedIndex=0&ajaxhist=0
I would be very grateful for any thoughts please. I don't have any tattoos, but I am not opposed to one that could potentially save my life 🙂
Thanks