Identification

The best way to identify yourself as a diabetic is to wear an identification bracelet. It is easy for anyone to locate. If you have difficulty with low blood sugar, an attack, cannot speak clearly, etc. a bracelet will let others know that you are diabetic and need medical attention. Other forms of identification such as letters from your doctor or pharmacist or wallet cards are good to have but can be either difficult to find or you can become separated from them. It is difficult to become separated from your bracelet.

ICE -- Another recent method of identification that is gaining some popularity is to enter emergency contact information on your cell phone. Store the word ICE (In Case of Emergency), in your address book with the name of the person to contact in case of emergency. The emergency responder will see the acronym on your cell and access it for the contact information. This is not a replacement for your ID bracelet but another way to make sure that in an emergency you can be helped. If you would like more information on the emerging popularity of this see The Disaster News Network  for the complete story.