) that requires attention, in case you’re unable to speak for yourself. Paramedics know to look out for these IDs, usually worn on your body, and the tags can contain as little or as much info as you need . Much like a wedding ring, you should theoretically wear a piece of medical jewelry every day, as you never know when a situation like a seizure will arise. Unlike a wedding ring, however, as I quickly found out, the available options for medical jewelry are pretty unattractive.
Now, durability and visibility are important, especially if you have a serious, life-threatening condition. But if I’m stuck wearing anything indefinitely, I shouldn’t have to compromise on looks. Luckily, thanks largely to , I now own three medical alert bracelets . I frequently receive compliments on them and adore that they don’t scream,while still conveying my diagnosis, name, and emergency contact info.All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.