Posts Tagged ‘Medical Emergencies’

Why Do I Need to Wear a Medical ID?

Friday, April 23rd, 2010

There is a common misconception that medical bracelets can seem like a tool to label individuals with allergies, diabetes, epilepsy and other medical conditions, but there is overwhelming evidence that medical bracelets can help save lives and prevent mishaps. If you are thinking about whether or not a medical bracelet is right for you, here are few things to keep in mind:

  1. Diabetes:  Approximately 23.6 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes. This outrageous number accounts for 7.8% of the total U.S. population and yet a lot of the population does not know what diabetes is or how to help someone who has diabetes during an emergency. [4] Your custom intake of insulin can be printed on your medical ID.