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…)

Hannah Kean was diagnosed at the age of 21 with Anaphylaxis after a life time of baffling ill health and regular hospital visits since she was a toddler. The diagnosis was made after Hannah experienced an unexpected anaphylactic attack from eating an instant packet of macaroni cheese.

“The only reasonable explanation for such a serious reaction to the microwaved packet of macaroni cheese is that it must have been manufactured on equipment used to produce seafood or fish products”, Miss Kean said.

“Ever since then I have been fatally allergic to iodine, (more…)

A MOSMAN resident had a good reaction to allergies.

Michael Randall had noticed that children with life-threatening conditions or allergies were reluctant to wear the traditional metal medical bracelets usually worn by older people.

So he came up with a colourful, lightweight design that appeals to both children and adults.

The bands are designed to warn people of the wearer’s adverse health reaction to foods like peanuts and shellfish, or as an alert to conditions like diabetes, epilepsy and asthma. (more…)

If so, we want to hear your story . . .

There are over 230,000 adults and children with potentially fatal ailments wearing Mediband medical wristbands in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the United States of America.

As you know, Medibands help to alert other people and medicos of the wearer’s condition such as diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, anaphylaxis, and drug or food intolerances.

We would love to hear from you if you believe MedibandPlus* or a Mediband bracelet has helped to prevent a fatal outcome for you or your family.

Roses and chocolates are nice gifts for Valentine’s day, but they last only a few days.

A medical ID can last for years to come and could save your loved one in an emergency.  Mediband has a large range of medical ID bracelets, from designer reversibles to bold styles and even custom bracelets.

Compliment your mediband with free access to MedibandPlus, Mediband’s very own online medical database and emergency access portal.

This Valentine’s Day, give your special someone a gift that will not only last, but may save their life.