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Diabetics InformationMedical Alert Jewelry: A Life Saving Fashion Statement
by:
Terry McDermott
Copyright 2005 Terry McDermott
No one actually wants to be labeled as “different.” And certainly, no one wants to create that label and apply it to him or herself. But many a medical conditions require several form of identification indicating that such a condition exists and must be considered in the case of an emergency. Thus, millions of folk with hundreds of medical conditions must advertise that fact just to protect themselves. For many, jewelry is the chosen medium.
Fact: Up to 15% of the population of the United States could experience a life-threatening reaction to foods, drugs, insect bites or latex.
Fact: Many a diabetics suffering from symptom
(low blood glucose) have been erroneously
known
as being drunk.
Fact: Over 400 Americans die annually from an allergic reaction to penicillin.
Given these and many a much related statistics, the need for proper medical identification is critical. But in an pictures conscious society, awkward bracelets or dog tags may offend the fashion sensibilities of several patch the barefaced labeling of medical conditions may be threatening to others. That is why manufacturers of medical jewelry are looking for a balance between the necessity of clean communications and a desire for attractive accessorizing.
It would-be be easy to hide identification for a medical condition in a case or container but in an emergency a visible and obvious message wish assist medical personnel to do fast and accurate assessments. Jewelry, by its nature, is an adornment designed to praise
and draw attention to its wearer. A 10KT or 14KT gold or sterling silver charm, pendant or case
that as well spotlights medical data can be quite attractive patch serving to avert a tragedy.
Teens can be especially sensitive to their appearance and to the opinions of different teens. They can as well be much apt to take risks because of these concerns. A young diabetic or epileptic may be willing to compromise their security by avoiding the use of identification, even as in the form of attractive jewelry, if they feel it does them look “un-cool.” There are several jewelry pieces however that can gain the proper attention, if necessary, without attendance “dorky.”
Delicate articulatio plana bracelets with a hanging charm or a small carved plate are really acceptable jewelry accessories for immature girls. Lovely beaded bracelets are as well fun, nonfunctional and fashionable and wish complement any style rather than compete. Boys can as well accessorize discretely with a sports wristband band or handsome watchband. These pieces can be as simple or elegant as the user
wants and many a manufacturers produce medical jewelry with a keen eye on fashion and style trends.
No one should be embarrassed or disgraced because they have a particular condition. That doesn’t mean that they should be forced to broadcast that condition to the earth by wearing identification that is unattractive and obvious. Medical personnel are trained to look for medical I.D. and jewelry, no matter how discreet, and these pieces wish be one of the 1st places they wish look for medical info. Anyone with medical issues has a responsibility to themselves and to their family to provide the information that wish protect them if they are unable to properly communicate. But they can still look sharp at the same time!
Just just about the author:
J. Terrence McDermott is administrator and webmaster for
www.Prevamedic.com,a site featuring recommendations and resources for those seeking information just about medical identification jewelry and devices. He can be reached at info@prevamedic.com
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