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Tattoos for Diabetics

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Just wondering if anyone who is diabetic (I am type II controlled with tablets) has had a tattoo and had any difficulty with it healing OK or a skin infection.

I wanted a foot tattoo and my local tattooists said they wanted a doctors letter first. Went along to the doco and he refused. Said he would not underwrite as it was far too risky etc. Obviously he is not a personal fan of tattoos in general.

Would be interested to hear other diabetic people's experiences.

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By *emmefataleWoman
over a year ago

dirtybigbadsgirlville


"Just wondering if anyone who is diabetic (I am type II controlled with tablets) has had a tattoo and had any difficulty with it healing OK or a skin infection.

I wanted a foot tattoo and my local tattooists said they wanted a doctors letter first. Went along to the doco and he refused. Said he would not underwrite as it was far too risky etc. Obviously he is not a personal fan of tattoos in general.

Would be interested to hear other diabetic people's experiences."
Diabetics need to be extremely careful with their feet so its hardly surprising that the DR refused you, any diabetic is usually directed to a chiropodist for even hard skin removal, i would advise against having a tattoo there, look at the Diabetic association website , good luck

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By *ensualfire88Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

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By *ensualfire88Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I'm not sure that anyone would look on a tattoo as being proof of a medical condition.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you have diabetes getting a tattoo anywhere below the knee is considered a bad idea because of circulation problems. You might be able to find a tattoo artist who is willing to do it, but most will refuse due to the circulation problems. Im type 1 and thats what ive been told off countless tattoo artists

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Thank you for all the replies both on here and privately, much appreciated. I didnt realise it was so dodgy from below the knee, in fact I didnt tell him where I wanted to have it. Now that I know about the circulation thing I will have a re think. Thanks again everyone. XXXX

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

My husbands grandfather died because he didn't know as a diabetic that certain makes of corn plaster could ultimately prove to kill you.

What resulted was an infection that ended up as gangerine, limb removal and after a period of several painful weeks he died.

Be very careful, is it worth it for a sodding tattoo?

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

All I can say is, Im glad I asked both the doc and on here. Only way to find information is to ask!

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place


"All I can say is, Im glad I asked both the doc and on here. Only way to find information is to ask!"

yeah even if you ever need a canula make sure they give you a specially coated one or infection can often set in ..happened to my dad and nearly killed him. got to watch that sort of stuff with your condition all the best to you .

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

Blimey, I had one in a couple of months ago when they thought I had had a heart attack. Think that is only for poorly controlled diabetics surely. Touch wood I have little trouble with it, blessing in disguise made me think more about what I was eating and to take more exercise.

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By *leasureDomeMan
over a year ago

all over the place


"Blimey, I had one in a couple of months ago when they thought I had had a heart attack. Think that is only for poorly controlled diabetics surely. Touch wood I have little trouble with it, blessing in disguise made me think more about what I was eating and to take more exercise."

its a bugger of an illness ...they are finding out that certain foods trigger more insulin than others and will pm you details of a good book .

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By *ig badMan
over a year ago

Up North :-)


"Blimey, I had one in a couple of months ago when they thought I had had a heart attack. Think that is only for poorly controlled diabetics surely. Touch wood I have little trouble with it, blessing in disguise made me think more about what I was eating and to take more exercise."

Just make sure you get proper advice as there are many would be witchdoctors about

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Blimey, I had one in a couple of months ago when they thought I had had a heart attack. Think that is only for poorly controlled diabetics surely. Touch wood I have little trouble with it, blessing in disguise made me think more about what I was eating and to take more exercise.

its a bugger of an illness ...they are finding out that certain foods trigger more insulin than others and will pm you details of a good book ."

Indeed - there is a lot of pseudo knowledge about - and it is definitely wise to look at insulin triggers - PD has done quite a bit of research on this and there is a growing movement on the reduction of carbs in favour of more protein but too long and complex to explain here. xx

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

there are lots of diets recommended for diabetics. The insulin resistance one is one of them as it the GI diet.

as for tattoo's i havent had another since being diagnosed type 2 diabetic. I have however had bith my nipples pierced with no ill health after. Its all about the care you give to the wound, be fastidious in the cleaning etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im not diabetic my funnily enough the guy im using at the moment for my sleave is, and hes covered in them, so i can only guess that it shouldnt be a problem or he wouldnt have so many

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