As a diabetic and a person severely allergic to Tetanus, I needed a medical ID bracelet or necklace. However, even the cheapest ones are upward of $39.95 plus shipping. Ouch!
So, at my local department store, I stopped at a machine and spent $5.00 to have a literal dog tag engraved with "Diabetic" on the first line and "Tetanus Allergy" on the second line. With my own chain from home, I now can wear an alert that only cost me $5.00. It's really easy to do and fast, and saves 700% of the cost. Win Win for us frugal folks!
By Sandi/Poor But Proud from Salem, OR
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Thanks for this good idea Sandi! I am diabetic and have allergies and a couple other health issues and they need to be added to my current bracelet. I love your idea! Thanks again!
Donna ~ Diva
Most of these tags can be engraved on both side, include a contact /next of kin number as well. A great cost-conscious idea!
This is a good tip, but the real Medic Alert bracelets have a contact number. When you register, you give them more information, and this is then transmitted to the ambulance or hospital that is caring for you.
This tag didn't allow for that but it did have the option to have a third line. You are all right, I should have included a number.
But, at least who ever finds me, and I hope that never happens that I need someone to find me... at least they know what to tell the medical staff.
Thanks for having my back.
Sandi
Wow! What a good tip! I missed this when it was posted last year, but I just had to add my thanks for suggesting this idea. I'll look for a store that does the same thing to get one for myself, as I am also diabetic. Thanks!
This is absolutely brillant! I have a diabetic hubby, who will get dogtags soon. Thanks for a great solution to an expensive problem.
I am diabetic too, and I think this is a great idea. Thanks.
Sandi good idea. But I got my medical alert bracelet for free. All they needed to know was that I'm on medical assistance and food stamps.
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