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Hypoglycemia Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options
People know hypoglycemia by the common name of low blood sugar. People also call it insulin shock or an insulin reaction. Currently, around 4% of the Australian population has this condition. Low blood sugar falls in the range of 70 or less mg/dl. People measure blood sugar in milligrams per deciliter. What a doctor classifies as low varies from person to person. It's important that you talk to them if you're having problems. Common Signs and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia The signs and symptoms of low blood sugar vary from person to person. It's important that you know what your signs and symptoms are. Continue reading → -
Hidden Diabetes Signs -Time For A Check-Up?
Diabetes mellitus is a condition that's increasing worldwide. While Type 1 is an autoimmune condition you can't predict or prevent, type 2 usually relates to obesity. Many people recognize the normal symptoms. These include urinating more often, being thirsty, losing weight, and feeling tired. However, there are some hidden diabetes symptoms you may want to look out for too. Continue reading → -
Lymphedema Alert Bracelets & How YOU Can Stay Safe
At Mediband, we’re committed to making it easy for you to stay safe. Our line of medical ID bracelets, including lymphedema alert bracelets, provides clear and direct information about any condition you may have. This leaves no question about how to treat you if you cannot speak during an emergency. One of the bracelets we provide is designed for people with lymphedema. Lymphedema is a condition which affects the lymphatic system. Fluid in your lymph nodes collects in the fatty tissue under your skin. This causes undue swelling that is most common in your arms and legs. As a result, you need to be careful about certain treatments that could cause you undue pain. Continue reading → -
Solving the Issue of Patient Safety with Medical Alert Bracelets
Recently, a provocative article from The Sydney Morning Herald talked about the issue of patient safety. It discussed Professor Sir Liam Donaldson – an expert on the subject. He spoke at length about problems that occur related to patient safety in both the doctor’s office and the hospital. And as Mediband’s medical alert bracelets show, we all need to keep an eye out for ways to stay safer. This post will talk all about the issue of safety for patients. Because of the high risks in health care, we all need to stay aware of these concerns. As a result, everyone will remain happier and safer in their lives. Finding the Problem of Patient Safety in Healthcare. As the Herald article noted, up to 12 percent of all hospital visits stem from errors. So, over one in ten people who go to the hospital end up there due to a mistake! Hence, you can see why this is such a pervasive issue. Continue reading → -
Mediband Got Finalist Nomination for the Premier’s NSW Export Awards
About the Premier’s NSW Export Awards SYDNEY – Wednesday 29 September, 2010 – Australian company, Mediband, developers of the Mediband range of medical ID wristbands and Mediband Plus medical information portal are pleased to announce that they have been selected as finalists in the Australian Institute of Export Premier's NSW Export Awards. The Premier’s NSW Export Awards are designed to showcase the State’s top exporters and by doing so, promote them as role models, encouraging other businesses to strive for the same levels of success in world markets. Mediband Founder - Live more Worry less “It’s such an accolade to be nominated as a finalist in the Emerging Exporter category. We’re just thrilled to be selected as a finalist in such a prestigious awards program, which does so much to promote the achievements made by Australian companies in the ever increasing export marketplace,” commented Michael Randall, Managing Director and Co-founder of Mediband. [caption id="attachment_5190" align="aligncenter" width="1080"] Mediband Got Finalist Nomination For The Premier’s Nsw Export Awards[/caption] “With so many Australians dying each year as a result of allergic reactions, anaphylactic shock, heart attacks, incorrectly administered drugs and other preventable medical conditions, we feel sure that Mediband’s range of medical ID ‘alert’ products can go a small way to preventing deaths in Australia, but also in other countries around the world,” he added. Continue reading →