Diabetes Information Center

Probably the last thing on anybody's mind when dealing with diabetes is jewelry. After all, bracelets, necklaces and anklets may not seem to serve any purpose beyond being decorative. However, when it comes to chronic diseases like diabetes, being identified as having a medical condition is often necessary. This is why diabetes bracelets are often worn not just to inform anyone about the wearer's health status but also to alert people, such as rescuers, first-aid staff and medical professionals of the appropriate action to perform when the wearer is involved in an emergency.
When Knowledge Can Save a Life
When diabetics were first encouraged to wear diabetes bracelets, some people were not very supportive of getting “tagged” as a diabetic. However, the fact that the bracelets were medical alert tags quickly showed why it was a necessity.

HealthDay - (HealthDay News) - Type 2 diabetes is a disease in which the body
doesn't properly process the hormone insulin, which regulates blood sugar.
This form of diabetes is controlled with medication, proper diet and
exercise, and maintaining a healthy body weight, and normal blood pressure
and cholesterol levels.

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is associated with poor adherence to self-care, according to
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