Tattoo idea good or bad?

[DONNA1458]

I am diabetic type 1 and thought insted of wearing a medical bracelet i would get a tattoo on my wrist saying diabetic but some people think its a good idea but others say it isn't as it is branding you and you might not want people to know, is it a good idea. thanks

[waterboatman]

No. Not a good idea at all!

[waterboatman]

I think they look horrible, especially on women. Hideous.

[Sqad]

waterboatman...absolutely spot on.

[ethandron]

i'm not a fan of tattoos at all, on men or women, but in your case donna, it could be a good idea. it's not like a prison or forces number you're thinking of having done, which might at some point become irrelevant, but something permanent to alert any one to a permanent, potentially life-threatening condition (under certain circumstances) you have.
would it be as immediately recognisable as a medical bracelet or necklace? would you regret having it done if there was an occasion in the future when you didn't necessarily want someone to know you have diabetes?
in theory, i think it's a good idea, but i'd give it a lot of thought before you have something so permanent done.

[sara3]

I doubt a paramedic would be looking for a tattoo with info, even if it is somewhere obvious.

btw, I think tattoos look different on different people. I am a tattoo snob, but have 2 of my own.. which does shock people when/if revealed ;o)

[Sqad]

sara...where are they and what are they?

[Lore]

Sara, I'm similar to you. :p

I have one at the nape of my neck - it's a Kokopelli.
There are times I'm happy with it, but I can't bring myself to wear a vest top at work in the summer for fear of the children seeing it and certain dresses are a no no for a night out unless I have my hair down.
It's a personal thing for me, I didn't get it to be with the in crowd or to show it off.

Donna.. Couldn't you wear a necklace instead? It's a pity there's no universal symbol that you could have tattooed on your wrist instead rather than writing the word - diabetic.

[daffy654]

I would stick with the medalert bracelet myself donna,a paramedic may not notice the tattoo wheras they do look for medalert jewellery.
I'm not against tattoos on women if they are in places they can be hidden.I have 4 of them myself :)

[cazzz1975]

so I am the only person who does not have a tattoo :0

donna, like the others have said, chances are a paramedic will not read a tattoo, he will be looking for a medic alert bracelet, I would stick with that idea personally

[China Doll]

I agree with daffy. The paramedics would look for a bracelet but maybe not a tattoo if you were in an accident.

With regards to the branding - I have one quite large tattoo which tends to suprise people when revealed. I love it but it took me a long time to get it as I wanted the perfect design and had to decide where I wanted it etc... So if you want one, get one. Just make sure you've thought it through.

[Lady Muck]

I agree with daffy. The paramedics would look for a bracelet but maybe not a tattoo if you were in an accident.

With regards to the branding - I have one quite large tattoo which tends to suprise people when revealed. I love it but it took me a long time to get it as I wanted the perfect design and had to decide where I wanted it etc... So if you want one, get one. Just make sure you've thought it through.

[Wak]

It would appear that China Doll has a split personality or else she shares her computer with Lady Muck???

Incidentally, I agree, get a medibracelet.

[Sqad]

I agree with daffy. The paramedics would look for a bracelet but maybe not a tattoo if you were in an accident.

With regards to the branding - I have one quite large tattoo which tends to suprise people when revealed. I love it but it took me a long time to get it as I wanted the perfect design and had to decide where I wanted it etc... So if you want one, get one. Just make sure you've thought it through.