Chris Bunney knows the dangers associated with having a potentially fatal health condition. In 2009 he went to the gym at 7.24am. He left at 7.34am. For one hour and forty minutes he wandered around the nearby supermarket in a daze, unaware he was quickly heading towards a hypoglycaemic coma.

When Chris collapsed on the floor on the supermarket, he had a lucky chance meeting with a stranger that recognised his Type 1 diabetic symptoms who called for an ambulance. Chris was so close to death that the paramedics took over an hour to stabilise him. (more…)

One of the many complaints sufferers of serious illnesses have is gaining public awareness of their plight – whether it be for government funding, awareness in the general community, fund raising itself, or just ensuring the community has a degree of understanding. Medibands help protect you and your family – but how do you raise awareness?

Our sister brand is Handband and the idea here is to enable community groups to raise awareness of their activities (among other things) by selling or gifting Handbands with printed messages.

The supporters and family of George Kruger wanted to bring him home from hospital. He was born with a series of congenital birth defects and after many months in hospital the family wanted him home. To raise funds and awareness, community groups, volunteers and larger charities combined resources and enabled the necessary equipment to be placed in the home. (more…)

And for those with illness in the family it’s a time to be vigilant. Whether it’s dietary considerations in new surroundings or the simple logistics of planning medications and treatment while you’re away, every parent of a chronically ill child knows the difficulties to come. If you’re travelling internationally there are further issues to contend with. This is a very helpful article for those intending to travel overseas. The synopsis suggests using a travel agent to enable easier seat allocation (near the bathroom, or with more room), carrying essential medication in your carry on, using the airline medical assistance departments to advise you and your family doctor on specific travel-related concerns. It also has specific information and links (more…)

Let’s face it, staying healthy and making healthy lifestyle choices leads to sometimes bland choices in the kitchen. Gluten-free this, lactose-lacking that. But sometimes you just need to lash out – but what if you can lash out without paying for it the next day? Specifically – Shepherds Pie with Root-Veggie topping.

Boil some potatoes, celery, some spring onion and half a parsnip in water until soft, then process until smooth and creamy. Combine flour, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary and salt and pepper in a small bowl. Cook your mince with onions and fresh mushrooms to taste, add chopped carrots and then add (more…)

It’s not just peanuts. There are dozens of allergies – to seafood, antibiotics, latex, wheat and more. So how do you keep them safe in schools? Some general answers are in this article, but the rule of thumb is that parents must remain vigilant. Most schools have an action plan and will welcome your input into how best to manage your child’s health.

You should have an allergic reaction action plan and supply a checklist kit that caregivers can use with emergency numbers, first signs of a bad reaction and emergency treatments. Our Mediband® and MedibandPlus® products are also an ideal safeguard against a sudden reaction when your child is out of your immediate care – at a friend’s house, in a public environment, or visiting relatives.

Mediband is easy to wear and even a little, dare we say it, cool! Its primary purpose is to act as an emergency diagnosis tool – letting caregivers know immediately what the likely cause of your child’s illness is and alerting them to the necessary treatment protocols.

• Teach your children how to read the signs of their own reaction
• Teach them to seek help immediately
• Teach them the foods the must avoid and the strategies to avoid accepting those foods when out.