Well, the topic of medical id jewelry was brought up and one of my instructors, another college student, made the claim that no one really wore medical id bracelets or necklaces anymore, except for the elderly; therefore, you really do not have to look for them. As soon as this was said, my friends in the class all turned to look at me, as they knew that I wore a medical id bracelet not only for diabetes, but my penicillin allergy as well. I raised my hand and said that I wore one, and my instructor looked really surprised. He then proceeded to congratulate me on being responsible, as most people ignored this part of their healthcare. It took me off guard, as I assumed that people with diabetes would wear some form of ID on them at all times. I admit, there are times when I forget my bracelet, but for the most part, putting it on is part of my daily routine. Maybe I am just paranoid, but if I ever went low, especially in college where people would not know how to treat hypoglycemia, I would like people to be aware of my diabetes. Also, if I were ever in a car wreck and my insulin pump got thrown off in the collision, I would want the EMTs to know that I had diabetes and would need insulin when I arrived at the hospital. Diabetes is a disease in which there are no external symptoms or signs. If you are unable to communicate, no one will have any way to know you have diabetes. These days, there is no excuse to not have some form of medical id. There are so many beautiful, stylish bracelets and necklaces, that no one has to know that it is a medical id, except those who will be looking for it in case of an emergency. Just Google “medical id jewelry” and you will find links to many websites for all budgets and styles. My favorite ones include a pearl bracelet, and another is just a plain, small leather band. The id tags are interchangeable, so you only have to buy one and can then wear it with many bracelets. My bracelets give me extra security that someone will know about my diabetes if something ever happens. I hope no one ever needs it, but it is there just in case. Better safe than sorry! I know that when I am a practicing EMT, I will ALWAYS look for medical ids!