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What are Medical ID Bracelets for?

Medical ID bracelets are lifesaving devices that alert first responders to a person’s chronic health conditions, allergies, and mental health disorders. Having this information can be invaluable to hasten someone’s course of treatment and save their life, especially if they are unconscious or...

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Stainless Steel vs. Sterling Silver vs. 14K Gold Medical IDs

As you select your medical ID from American Medical ID, one thing to consider is the material that your medical ID will be made from. Three common types of metal for medical IDs are available for purchase: stainless steel, sterling silver, and 14K gold. Here’s a quick rundown of the different types...

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Medical ID Metal Types: What’s Right For You

Medical ID jewelry comes in multiple different metal types to fit your personal style and needs. The differences between the metal types include price, style, allergenicity, and durability. The most popular metal for ID jewelry is stainless steel because it is the most affordable and can stand up...

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Chronic Health Conditions and Medical IDs

Physicians and other medical professionals around the world recommend a medical ID for people living with chronic health conditions. If there is an emergency, wearing a medical ID gives you peace of mind and reassurance that medical professionals will be aware of your chronic health conditions....

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10 Mental Health Instagram Accounts to Follow in 2020

“Mental health” is a tricky phrase. It often carries implications of weakness, or being ‘less than,’ and trails behind it decades of undeserved stigma. In actuality, mental health is something that exists within all of us. Sometimes life - and thus our everyday thoughts and emotions - is smooth...

Diabetes

Diabetes Alert Day 2020: A Wake-Up Call on Type 2 Diabetes

March 24, 2020, is American Diabetes Association Alert Day. It is an important day for raising awareness of type 2 diabetes and in encouraging the public to take the Diabetes Risk Test. This test only takes 60 seconds to complete and can instantly tell users if they’re at risk of type 2 diabetes....

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Fibromyalgia Medical ID: Keep Moving on Your Own Terms

Lana wears a medical alert ID for Fibromyalgia and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Living with fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) all these years, I know that I need to be on top of both my conditions. That means monitoring both fibromyalgia and RA daily, eating healthy, and taking the medications my...

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First Responders Trained to Look for Medical Alert IDs, DNR Orders

One of the most common questions about medical IDs is if emergency responders check for them. In a survey conducted by American Medical ID, 95% of responders look for medical alert jewelry around a patient’s neck or wrist. EMS protocols in the US and around the world include searching for a form of...

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Amber’s Lupus Journey

A medical ID is recommended to anyone living with a medical condition. In an emergency, it can easily and effectively communicate a chronic disease, such as Lupus, to first responders. I knew little about systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus) until I was confronted with my diagnosis in 2012 at the...

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This Healthy Travel Packing List is Recommended by the CDC

New research shows that travel is the top bucket list goal for Americans. If you are planning your next trip, The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers an extensive list of health-related items to consider packing. This list can help you feel more prepared and enjoy more peace of...

Medical ID Products

How our Paracord Medical IDs Are Supporting Refugee Women Artisans

Paracords are popular for being a handy bracelet or strap to have in an emergency. It can be used in so many ways but the most popular use for it (because of its strength) is outdoor adventures. Just like a medical ID, a paracord can help save your life in the most challenging situations. Paracord...

Rare Diseases

Debra’s Multiple Sclerosis Journey

A medical ID is recommended to anyone living with a medical condition such as Multiple Sclerosis. Photo credit: Kiki Charles The hardest thing for me about multiple sclerosis (MS) is its unpredictability. At age 36, I escaped from an abusive relationship and rebuilt my life. By age 44, I was...