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5 Ways An Emergency ID Bracelet Can Save Your Life
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Some individuals have medical conditions that require treatment outside of the norm. Such conditions, while usually under control, can flare up at unexpected times. If the affected person is unconscious or unable to speak, there is no way for them to let potential rescuers know about their special treatment needs. This can result in them not receiving the necessary form of care or even receiving a type of drug that could prove fatal. Emergency ID products provide a fast and effective way for first responders to know how to help those in need. Here are five such ways in which...
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How Service Dogs are Helping Individuals with Diabetes
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Diabetes continues to be one of the greatest health challenges of the modern era. According to a 2014 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 29.1 million Americans have the disease. Of that number, 21 million have an official diagnosis, while the remaining 8.1 million do not. These are disturbing numbers, but there continues to be progress in the fight to help diabetes patients live as normal a life as possible. When a person’s blood sugar drops, they typically display symptoms such as nausea, shaking, or sweating. This is an important warning because seizures often follow if the...
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