Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, and was previously known as juvenile diabetes. In type 1 diabetes, the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar (glucose), starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The life of a child with diabetes is disrupted daily by monitoring glucose levels, taking medication and balancing activity and food. Diabetes can interfere with the normal development of a child as well. Type 1 diabetes is serious, but people with diabetes can live long, healthy, happy lives.
Type 1 diabetes accounts for 5 to 10 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes.¹ There is no known way to prevent type 1 diabetes. About 176,500 people 20 years or younger have diabetes.² About one in every 400 to 600 children and adolescents has type 1 diabetes.³
American Medical ID creates high quality, customized medical identification jewelry to meet one's everyday lifestyle and continues to educate the public of the importance of wearing proper medical identification. The medical IDs are available with various styles of bracelets, necklaces and watches, in gold, gold-filled, sterling silver, stainless steel, titanium and nylon. Each ID is custom fitted and personalized with complimentary engraving.
American Medical ID also offers an online personal health record, the Online Medical Registry, free for life with purchase of a medical ID. The Online Medical Registry is an online personal health file where participants can maintain their medical conditions, emergency contact information, prescriptions and personal and medical files. This file can be accessed anytime through a secure online connection or a 24-hour emergency telephone line. The program also provides 24/7 unlimited access to a registered nurse for emergencies or ongoing health questions.
Purchase a medical ID and American Medical ID will donate 20 percent to the American Diabetes Association.
American Medical ID supports the prevention, treatment, education and cure of diabetes as a National Affinity Sponsor of American Diabetes Association® (ADA). American Medical ID feels passionate about educating all people affected by diabetes about the importance of wearing a medical ID. Through December 2008, American Medical ID will donate 20 percent from the sale of every medical ID to the ADA, with a minimum cash guarantee of $35,000. Additionally, American Medical ID is providing in-kind support for the I Decide to Fight Diabetes campaign which results in a total annual corporate commitment of $100,000.
The ADA is the nation's leading voluntary health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy. For more information, visit www.diabetes.org.
¹ American Diabetes Association
² Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
³ American Diabetes Association
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