Chris Bunney, 42, a Sleep Scientist from Victoria, Australia was diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes at the end of 2003, and wanted to find a medical ID bracelet which would communicate medical information to paramedics if an emergency situation arose.

Having tried a number of metal ID bracelets, Chris often found these uncomfortable, ineffective, and impractical for everyday wear. He ceased wearing a bracelet, shortly after which he fell ill and was rushed to hospital. Doctors advised that a medical ID bracelet should be worn at all times, but could only offer him the metal style. However, after a simple Google search for silicone wristbands, Chris came across the Mediband website.

Mediband is a leading medical ID device producer for a number of allergies, food intolerances, and health conditions like diabetes and asthma. They produce wristbands in a range of colours, styles and sizes, as well as a wallet card which can be printed with all known medical conditions for the carrier.

Chris placed his order with Mediband which arrived within just a few days.

Soon after purchasing his Mediband, Chris suffered very bad hypoglycaemia during a meeting that overran, and was on the verge of falling into a coma. Thankfully, the gentleman with whom Chris was meeting spotted the Mediband on his wrist and was immediately able to seek medical assistance.

Chris has now recommended the wristband to his local pharmacy, as well as his GP, and never takes it off. He explains: My Mediband is comfortable, effective, and most of all communicates relevant medical information at times when I may be unable to communicate it myself. Quite a few people have asked about it, and I definitely recommended it to anyone who will listen!

More information and the full list of bracelets available can be found at www.mediband.com