Our mission is simple. We want to provide Medical Alert IDs to newly diagnosed children and teens with Type 1 Diabetes. With a new diagnoses of Type 1 Diabetes comes so many things to worry about . We want this to be one less thing. Safety for Diabetic children is our #1 concern. When your child is away from home, you can rest assured that if an emergency arises emergency personnel will know just what to do for your child. Medical Alert IDs remove the guess work and every Type 1 Diabetic child and teen should have one.
If your child was recently diagnosed, please contact us and we’d be happy to provide a new ID for No Charge!
March 2010 our lives changed forever. Just before his 16th birthday, my oldest son, Joey, told me that he just couldn't get enough to drink. Personally, I have been Diabetic since 1999 and knew this to be one of the warning signs of Diabetes. I checked his blood sugar with my blood glucose meter and all it said was "HI". I checked again, with the same result. I called my Endocrinologist who recommended I take him to the emergency room. As my son was being triaged, his sugar tested at 488, later to rise to 504 before an IV was put in to hydrate him. They did bloodwork and found that yes, he was Diabetic, Type 1... Insulin Dependent. We both broke down and cried. My fear was realized.
From the ER he was transferred to CHOC (Children's Hospital of Orange County) for admission into the hospital, stabilization and training on how to take care of his Diabetes by checking his blood sugars, eating properly, counting carbs and give himself insulin. He did fantastic with his 1st shot, much better than I did when I was diagnosed.
After we came home from the hospital, one of my main goals was to get him a Medic Alert ID bracelet, as he was returning to school and because the hospital only provided us with a pamphlet to order an ID. I searched 5 stores and only found IDs to order, nothing preprinted. Frustrated I finally found a preprinted ID (the last one) in a local grocery store. It broke within a week. I ended up having to order one on line after all that which was very expensive.
A couple months down the line it occurred to me that getting a Medical Alert ID should not be so difficult after everything the parents and children go through after their Diabetes diagnoses. It also concerned me for the children with parents that could not afford these life saving IDs, especially in today's economy. It was there and then that Angel IDs was born.
Our team is made up of dedicated family and friends that share my passion for helping others. From our volunteers to our donors, everyone at Angel IDs.org is committed to our mission and the children we serve.
A medical identification bracelet is a voice, speaking on behalf of an individual when he or she is incapable of speech. Under emergency circumstances, it is critical that emergency response teams be able to quickly identify an individual's medical condition and allergies. Without proper ID, common symptoms can be misdiagnosed and appropriate care is jeopardized and delayed.
Wearing medical alert jewelry can speed the assessments made by first responders, and healthcare professionals agree that early identification of a medical condition or allergy can save lives.
Harmful medical errors can be avoided by simply wearing a brief description of a medical condition engraved on a Medical ID bracelet or necklace. Guided by this important information, emergency teams can immediately recognize a person's health condition and provide appropriate and time sensitive care. Emergency first responders are trained to look for a Medical ID when coming in contact with an individual.
Who should wear Medical ID jewelry? Anyone living with a chronic or rare medical condition such as diabetes, asthma, or a heart condition; a person who is allergic to certain foods, drugs or insects; and people who take multiple medications or blood thinners. For all of these conditions as well as others, medical alert jewelry is a vital accessory.
I love having the Angel IDs available for the patients that do not HAVE them. They all are so appreciative when I provide them with one of your DM IDs. I let them know your story.
Thank you,
Tracy
Children's Hospital Mission Viejo Clinic
Thank you so much! We have found ourselves in the midst of some terrible financial strains, in danger of losing our home, and my son had a new diagnoses to go along side Diabetes. I just did not have the funds for a new medical ID. I thank you for your generosity and your kindness. This is a huge help! Thank you!
Thank you so much for providing this necessity to our child when we could not. Liam wears it with pride has only taken it off for about an hour at a time a handful of times since he got it for a break but now he says “it’s just a part of me”. He’s so smart and intelligent that he’s taking this terrible disease and making the most of it! Which all started with the excitement of getting this bracelet in the mail!
My daughter received her Angel ID today and she is LOVING IT!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH to Angel ID and Jennifer Reed for such an AMAZING company/ program! I feel a lot better knowing she has her new alert tag before school starts!!!
My daughter loves her Id bracelet thank you so much for this service. It has helped me more then I could put into words with three kids each with different medical problems it is hard to afford medical alert ids so bless you for this.
I really can't tell you how much this means to me...I am truly touched, as you know, Diabetes is such a financial burden but the IDs are so important for proper care in case of emergency. I am a single mother and I work full time but it's still hard. Again, THANK YOU, you really are an angel!
All our love,!
Maria and Gabby!
Three more teens have been excited to get medic alerts and are wearing them. None of their families could really spare the dollars. Thank you for the bracelets and necklaces. Again thank you and your organization for making this possible. We are now serving 2,000 children and teens and are only making these ID's available to those with the most need.
Gail Watts
Diabetes Social Worker
Seattle Children's
I wanted to thank you for my bracelet it has safe my life already my sugar dropped real low and I had to call 911 by the time they came I was very incoherent so they check my bracelet and did what needed to be done so thank you so much, Violet
Noah wearing his new medical id. He loves it and says its cool!! And I can rest easier knowing he is wearing it. Thank you Angel IDs!
Joshua loves seeing your posts and he loves the medical necklace you sent him. Folks if you ever wonder about this Organization I would vouche for them a million times over. They really help those who can't otherwise afford a med alert. Thank you and God Bless you.
Audrey
THANK you so very much. It is very beautiful and well made. Our family cannot tell you how much it means to us and our piece of mind knowing it has such important information on it. Your ministry is truly our blessing.
This is an awesome lady! She purchases personalized Medic ID bracelets for children with Diabetes. (We kept buying the other ones at the drugstores and they kept breaking.) Ordering them online and personalized is expensive. This organization is TRULY a blessing for us. I feel safer now, especially since Kailey is back in school this year. THANKS again Angel ID's!!!
Trista
My non-T1D daughter and I wear the support bands you recently sold. Yesterday I took her to work with me, at lunch a number of people asked about the bands. Thank you for helping to raise awareness of the need for a cure."
Lydia
My daughter Makenzie rcvd'e her medical ID bracelet and she was so surprised.... she LOVES it... u made her and my day.... what a wonderful thing you do for others..... Thanks you so much!"
Stacie G.
Thanks for the smile
This brought a huge smile for her, and me too! The one you chose was the one I wanted her to choose lol! Appreciate you so. My insides are smiling bright!
Felisa P.
"I don't know if I have told you this lately or not... but I totally love what you do for people and I totally love you for that... of course not just because of that... but it helps :-)"
I'm super excited to get it I am so happy you were able to do this for us... it means the world to me and my husband!!! Thank you so much!!
Elizabeth
"Thank you so much the bracelet is awesome!!!!
Matthew S
We just received your gift. I wish I would have snapped a picture when he opened it. He loves it! He said it looks more like a watch and not "a stinking sign saying I'm different". Thank you so much.
Thank you. William received his Angel ID today! He loves it! I love it! I can't thank you enough.
Debbie
Noah wearing his new medical id. He loves it and says its cool!! And I can rest easier knowing he is wearing it. Thank you Angel IDs!
Kandace received her bracelet today in the mail. She was so excited, she had to rip open the envelope and pull it out. She had me put it on her wrist right away and hasn't taken it off (I don't think she will either) lol Then she said "Mom, you HAVE to tell the gal who sent this to me thank you from me." So from my daughter and myself Thank you.
Kathy
Thank you soooo much! What a great thing you are doing for kids.
Bless you!!
Debbie
They loved loved loved the bracelets!!!! Thank you so much!!
Mandy
I received Sadie's bracelet in the mail today and I LOVE IT! I can't wait to get it on her! Thank you so much. You are a wonderful woman and a blessing to others!
Becky
Thank you angel IDS for the necklace, my daughter has it on since the day it arrived!! This is such a great program for the d-kids:) Julie K.
OMG.. we just received the bracelet and its beautiful.. I didn't expect anything for me.. just for my child. I cried when I saw you sent one for me too.
God Bless You!!!!
"You where there for Mercedes and I.. I was so surprised that not only you sent Mercedes a bracelet you sent me something too and that made me cry because the people running this organization are indeed angels keep up the good work. Thank you from Mercedes and I."
Laura G.
A wonderful organization that has been encouraging in that a wonderful lady took an awful disease and did something wonderful to support people in need. Showing people love and support!
Lynette D.
Xander's medical ID bracelet arrived today. Big thank you to Jennifer and Angel IDs! Completely free of charge, no strings attached! He loves it and its such high quality. It's nice because the front doesn't say anything about Diabetes. Sometimes Xander likes to keep the T1D low-key, especially at school. Do yourself a favor and check them out.
Instagram-xanderst1djourney
I hope you know your site is inspirational and I have gotten a lot of information from you. I am very thankful for that. Keep up the great work.
DEB
We got the bracelet! Thank you, Justice loved it! I'll make sure to spread the word. What you're doing is amazing! Thank you so much! He was very happy with it. His bracelet broke, and was fixed with crazy glue. He feels like a big boy.
Alexis
Your support and contributions enable us to provide our IDs for FREE.
Thank you!
Thank you to the Lake Forest, CA Sizzler for your September 2023 promotion donation to Angel IDs!
Thank you to the Mission Viejo Elks Lodge #2444 for your continuing support of Angel IDs!
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Angel IDs was recently at the PADRE Harvest Carnival on Saturday, Oct. 21st, 2023.
Next fundraiser: 14th Annual Bowling Fundraiser coming August 10, 2024
Psalm 91:11 "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways"
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