Going away to college and living on your own can be a scary, overwhelming experience. Especially if you’ve always had parents and a support system to help you with your type 1 diabetes; leaving that behind can definitely make the trek to college that much more terrifying. Each fall, 2.3…
Look at what KUTV in Salt Lake City had to say about the importance of wearing a medical ID! What a great endorsement! Every year, millions of people will visit an emergency room here in the country. But without critical information, your life could be at risk. Would a doctor…
Looking for a new doctor can be stressful and time-consuming. However, it is very important to find the right doctor for you and your loved ones. Just like us, doctors have varying personalities and it’s helpful to find a doctor whose personality matches yours. Often times we rely on family…
Although we have numerous medical ID plates, charms, metals and designs, there is always someone who wishes to wear a unique or different medical ID. We are proud of our “build your own medical ID” website, which allows customers to personalize and create their own medical ID by selecting a…
With the passing of hurricane Ike from the Texas coast, I was reminded of the importance of making sure my online medical record is updated at all times. On Friday before hurricane Ike’s arrival, the staff of American Medical ID was given the opportunity to prepare for…
A University of Western Australia study found people 50 years of age and older with memory loss experienced significant improvements in their memory by walking 150 minutes per week. Conducted over a period of 18 months, 170 people with memory problems, but not dementia, were split into two groups. One group…
It’s hard to believe but it’s already back to school time! It seems the summer days go by so quickly. For kids heading back, it’s important to remember their safety; especially important for children with allergies or important medical conditions. These children need not miss out on the fun…
With tropical storm Eduard on my heels causing a very turbulent 30 minute ride after take off, I landed safely in Washington, DC to begin setting up our booth for the AADE 2008 conference. This year we involved the attendees with a new marketing program. We asked the diabetes educators,…
I’m packing my bags for Washington, D.C. American Medical ID is exhibiting at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting. This marks our 9th year exhibiting at the conference and for me, personally, my 8th appearance! I have worked a great number of trade shows over the years and…
Whether it is worn for fashion, function, or to convey a message, wearing jewelry has become a part of everyone’s daily dressing routine. But are you aware that a small portion of our global population is allergic to the metal in our jewelry? Between 10% to 12% of women and…
