| Probably the last thing on anybody's mind when dealing | | | | necessary, pack an extra bracelet especially during |
| with diabetes is jewelry. After all, bracelets, necklaces | | | | special trips, particularly if you will be traveling alone. |
| and anklets may not seem to serve any purpose | | | | Always wear the bracelet where it can be spotted |
| beyond being decorative. However, when it comes to | | | | easily and avoid taking it off. It might cramp your style, |
| chronic diseases like diabetes, being identified as having | | | | but it can mean the difference between living a healthy |
| a medical condition is often necessary. This is why | | | | life and suffering the consequences. |
| diabetes bracelets are often worn not just to inform | | | | Bracelet for a Cause |
| anyone about the wearer's health status but also to | | | | One simple diabetes bracelet can actually make a big |
| alert people, such as rescuers, first-aid staff and | | | | difference in the fight against diabetes. Certain groups |
| medical professionals of the appropriate action to | | | | sell bracelets, donating proceeds to support |
| perform when the wearer is involved in an emergency. | | | | associations dedicated to helping people with diabetes. |
| When Knowledge Can Save a Life | | | | Often, the proceeds even fund further research about |
| When diabetics were first encouraged to wear | | | | the disease. |
| diabetes bracelets, some people were not very | | | | The diabetes wristband that states, "Insulin is Not a |
| supportive of getting "tagged" as a diabetic. However, | | | | Cure", for example, is being promoted by the Diabetes |
| the fact that the bracelets were medical alert tags | | | | Research Institute Foundation to support the |
| quickly showed why it was a necessity. Today, it still is. | | | | foundation of the Education for Children with Diabetes. |
| Diabetes requires special medical care and attention. In | | | | So now when you buy a diabetes bracelet, you might |
| some emergencies, the patient may not always be | | | | want to consider purchasing from groups that actually |
| able to speak or communicate or he may even be | | | | help push the struggle against diabetes forward. |
| unresponsive. Furthermore, an emergency may occur | | | | Further research is necessary in order to understand |
| when a relative or a friend who has knowledge about | | | | the real causes of this disease and probably even |
| the patient's diabetes may not be around. In these | | | | more in order for scientists to produce a cure. |
| cases, a diabetes bracelet can silently inform the | | | | |
| attending medical personnel of the patient's disease. | | | | Getting "Tagged" |
| This way, the proper treatment and medications can | | | | These days, different bracelets are available for |
| be administered without worrying about possible side | | | | different medical and non-medical concerns but the |
| effects or drug interaction. Imagine being in a situation | | | | need for a broader awareness of diabetes is still an |
| where medical treatment that is otherwise safe and | | | | important and necessary issue. Diabetes bracelets can |
| effective can actually put your health and your life at | | | | be as simple as those made with rubber or as detailed |
| risk. This is often the case when a diabetic is treated | | | | as those made with metal and beads. Some diabetes |
| without the medical staff's knowledge that he or she | | | | bracelets can also be customized, including not just a |
| has diabetes. | | | | simple alert but also other information such as your |
| Preparing for an Emergency | | | | name, address, contact number or contact information |
| Diabetes can be a tricky and rather deceptive | | | | of a person you'd like to contact in an emergency. |
| condition to have, primarily because blood sugar levels | | | | If you would like to help support the diabetes cause by |
| can fluctuate unpredictably. When blood sugar levels | | | | using a diabetes bracelet, buy from groups and |
| suddenly drop or sharply rise, blackouts can occur, | | | | associations that actually donate proceeds or at least |
| requiring medical attention. Having a diabetes bracelet | | | | a portion of it to a related cause. Organizations who |
| will let the medical staff know how to make the | | | | do this will state it in their websites, brochures or |
| appropriate medical decisions that can save your life. In | | | | company ads. If you're buying from a retail shop, you |
| case you ever figure in an accident, any medications | | | | can also ask the salesperson if the proceeds from the |
| that may be necessary in order to treat you won't | | | | sale are actually going to fund diabetes research or |
| affect you in a negative way. | | | | support groups. This is an excellent way to do your |
| Always ensure that you or your loved one is wearing | | | | part in the fight against diabetes. |
| a diabetes bracelet before leaving the house. If | | | | |