im not old enough to get a tattoo but am i legally aloud to get one if its for my diabetes?
Q: i am 15 but can i still get a diabetic tattoo for medical reasons?
Answers (1)
12/28/09 11:58am
Hey there,
A medical tattoo is still a tattoo. A lot of people get the Medical Alert symbol for their diabetes but you can't guarantee that the EMTs will see that because they look for actual jewelry.
Either way, if you're under 18 you will need your parents' permission to get a tattoo!
-Ginger
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