Monday, August 31, 2009
As you all know by now I am a type 2 diabetic. I am open about my disease because I believe that people in general, and men in particular, don't talk about and share things like that enough with their peers. We often let the "no talk rule" get in the way of getting or giving the help we need from people who we can help or vice versa.
Over the last eight months I have worked hard to get control of the disease. While top of the line medicines have been a big part of that process, I cannot overlook the significant part that exercise and food control have played in this process. Since the beginning of the year I am down 40 pounds and I have lost 3 inches off of my waist. I feel great, but I am still a good 15 to 20 pounds away from my goal.
My biggest worry on my almost daily walks is emergency care. It is east to get hit on the streets of any city, but as a diabetic I have other issues to worry about. The last thing I want to have happen is a tragic death because I could not communicate vital information about my medical status. Enter RoadID.com and their incredible product.
I paid 20.00 for this ID and I purchased the option that allowed me to set-up an online interactive profile that allowed EMS personnel to either call their company or access my information via the internet at MyRoadID.com. On the reverse side of this laser engraved tag is a serial number and pin that will allow access to via information about me, my medical conditions, medicines that I take and how I take them. My profile even gives the user information about who my emergency contacts are.
Now you may be wondering why I just didn't go with a regular med alert type bracelet? For me that is a no brainer. Most, if not all, of the ambulances in my area have computers on board and I want any EMS provider to have the best possible chance to save my life. Leaving that option up to a tag with minimal information just isn't an option.
As for the Purple, Madockawanda!
Tony
3 comments:
When we lived in West Newfield they had same capability in their rescues...having computers on board and being able to look up your medical information. This was helpful to them because at the time we lived more than 45 minutes from the nearest hospital. Now that we live in Bridgton, it is much easier only living 1/2 a mile from the hospital. I have tried to talk some of my relatives into getting medic alert braclets or something similar. All I can say is that those who do not...it is just plum stupidity and they still live a distance away from the hospital.
Tony, another choice and and perhaps even faster for the EMT is a med USB thumb drive. I carry the e-med tag on my key chain and it is with me at all times when I'm away from home. The EMT and/or hospital can plug it in to any computer USB port and instantly have my total medical record, including meds, operations, allergies,illnesses, etc. Insurance info, contact info, everything pertaining to my medical history is there. No special software is needed; the device is self-contained.
Way to go tony. There are a lot of products out there and obviously each one has their different features, but the key is that you took action and decided to be proactive. Now the beauty of it is that whether you have an emergency or not, the peace of mind is amazing. You are an example to many people. Keep up the good fight
James
www.vitallifeid.com
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