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I am very interested in having some form of ID that I can wear to show that I am a type 2 diabetic that is insulin dependent. These ideas were helpful and I will do some web surfing to come up with something that I really like and will wear. I know it is very, very important to have something on me that will help others help me when or if I need it.
Does anyone have new/different ways for identifiying Type 1 on a 20 year old young man who does not (and will not) wear "jewelry" nor wants to "publicize" his diabetes. The only thing he will wear, very unwillingly, is a $5 silicone wristband (like the Lance Armstrong band-Livestrong) that says Type 1 Diabetes. Thanks.
I often suffer the same problem. I run long distance and would run without id, finally I decided it was stupid to take the risk and where's the problem? Most people can't see what's on the bracelet, or even see it, I actually got a shoe tag. If he is willing to wear the bracelet at least it's something!
He could try something more permanent which is a tattoo. Read Bill Quick's post on tattoos. but he has to decide for himself is it worth the risk? If this is his only rebellion, I would be too worried about it!! 
Hey Mother,
I just wanted to let you know that I ordered a shoe ID from this company:
http://www.roadid.com/common/id.aspx
I actually ordered one for my husband, who has no medical issues, but just for safety! He really liked the idea for both of us. The cost per year to renew the emergency access is $9.99 and shoe id was 19.99 I am completely happy! It's super small and engraved with my name and then an 800 number that emergency responders could call.
Food for thought!
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nintendo have a new glucose metre which connects to the DS game console, looks like something my 7 year old would love!
http://uk.madbid.com/nws/2009/07/13/nintendo-ds-diabetes-management-device-unveiled
I know that there are lots of cute bags to lug all of the diabetes stuff for girls out there (Skidaddle Bags has some cute things!), but I'd love some "socially acceptable" bags for my teen son. Right now, he uses the the "string" bags that we picked up on the floor of this year's CWD, and they work well, but tend to break.