Surviving the summer months (and weather) with a chronic condition isn’t always easy – especially if you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation, COPD, asthma or a different chronic condition not mentioned here. Sometimes hot weather exacerbates symptoms while other times may worsen your fatigue, dizziness or…
Every year, we ask our customers of how their medical IDs have made a positive impact on their lives. Their stories help us raise awareness of why medical IDs are important and give us an inspiring look at how our customers are living their life to the fullest, despite the…
If you’ve just been newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or have been living with type 2 diabetes for years, it’s not always easy to stay on top of your diabetes management. You know that diabetes is not a simple condition: your blood glucose levels can go up and down,…
Shocking data released by the National Safety Council (NSC) reveals that more than 2,000 children younger than 4 are killed each year accidentally. This National Safety Month, NSC encourages everyone to focus on young child safety and parent education. Safety can begin at home by taking simple steps that reduce…
Start up patient clothing company INGA Wellbeing has turned personal frustration about the de-humanising effect of the hospital gown and the difficulties of dressing in ‘home’ clothes when seriously or chronically unwell, to create elegant, comfortable and functional ‘normal-looking’ day- and nightwear for men and women undergoing medical treatment. …
Since 1997, April has been designated as a special month for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) awareness. According to the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders, IBS affects up to 1 in 7 Americans. It is estimated that up to 45 million people in the US are affected by this…
Patient Safety Awareness Week marks a special time to increase awareness of patient safety among health professionals and the public. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) defines patient safety as “the prevention of harm to patients.” According to the Center for Patient Safety, up to 98,000 patients die annually in hospitals…
March is an important month for one of the most hardworking organs in the body. Kidneys work 24/7 and each day, 50 gallons of blood are filtered by this organ. Because having healthy kidneys is vital for overall health and vitality, National Kidney Month is celebrated annually in March together…
There’s a lot of reasons to reasons to wear our favorite heart charms and pendant this month! February marks important events like American Heart Month, CHD Awareness Month, and Valentine’s Day. To celebrate, American Medical ID is offering discounts on all heart-style medical IDs! If you can’t decide which medical…
February 2018 is American Heart Month! The theme for this year is being in control of one’s heart health and that risks can be reduced at any age. Additionally, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute encourages everyone to move more for their heart health. Striving for at least 2…
