Medical ID Products

Some times the best cure is prevention. So know and understand the signs of heart disease and do something about it - here are common symptoms to look out for: 1. Chest pain that feels like pressure, fullness, or a squeezing pain in the centre of your chest. The pain might be present for several minutes or it comes and goes. 2. You experience shortness of breath without necessarily having done exercise. There may or may not be some chest pain. 3. Pain in your chest that seems to travel to other parts of your upper body, for example your arms, back, neck, stomach, teeth, and jaw. Continue reading →

The first thing to think about is what information to put on your mediband. It's big enough to fit critical info but you don't have all the space in the world. Many people include the following: First and Last Name Medical Condition Allergies (if relevant) Emergency contact number (your spouse, parent or doctor) Continue reading →

If you have an illness you already know how important a quick response in time of emergency is, but it’s always good to hear it from the professionals. A recent article on a US diabetes web site quotes Shamai Grossman, M.D., Director of the Cardiac Emergency Center and Clinical Decision Unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as saying that should you have a low blood glucose reaction and suddenly become confused Continue reading →

No one chooses to have a medical condition that can incapacitate you at any time – especially if you’re resolved to living as normal a life as possible. But it happens. For adults with diabetes or epilepsy, heart disease or one of the myriad health conditions that affect people, having a mediband can be a lifesaver. It lets strangers know immediately what the probable cause of disorientation or a collapse is. It lets paramedics get straight to the right treatment and it alerts hospital emergency staff to allergic reactions and any other instant medical needs. It reduces guesswork, speeds up treatment solutions and ensures you’re not misdiagnosed in the heat of the moment. Continue reading →

Sometimes our customers are the best advertising we can do! " I have a very rare Platelet Dysfunction and also have Epilepsy. I have bought the metal Medical ID bracelets before & had them engraved but, not only are they chunky & ugly, I have allergies to a few types of metal, so I'd always get an awful rash from them. I was overjoyed to find Mediband. I wanted to customise my own set and after writing to the company, I was pleasantly surprised by the speedy & overly helpful responses I got. I had my bands designed, ordered and paid for in under an hour. I will have peace of mind, wearing these bands, knowing that even if I'm unconscious, people will see the band (I love all the fantastic colours available) and know exactly what to do and what my conditions are. And best of all.... Continue reading →