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Diabetes and hypo information
Diabetes medical alert IDs
For people living with diabetes, a hypo, illness, accident or unexpected hospital visit can make it harder to explain blood glucose history, insulin use, medications or who to contact. A MyQRMed QR medical ID lets others scan your bracelet, necklace, dog tag, watch band ID or ID kit to view the diabetes information you choose to share — no app needed.
- No app needed to scan
- No subscriptions
What your diabetes QR profile can show
- Diabetes type and key history
- Insulin, tablets or other medication information
- CGM, insulin pump or device notes, if relevant
- Hypo support notes chosen by you
- Allergies and other medical conditions
- GP, endocrinologist or diabetes educator details
- Emergency contacts and preferred support person
Why it matters
When diabetes information needs to be available fast
Low blood glucose, high blood glucose, illness, injury or confusion can affect how clearly someone can communicate. A few engraved words may say “diabetes”, but they cannot explain insulin use, medications, allergies, devices, emergency contacts or support notes.
This page is for people who want a more detailed and updateable way to carry diabetes information across work, school, sport, travel, appointments and everyday community access.
How MyQRMed helps
More detail than “diabetic” engraving
A QR medical ID can show more context than a fixed engraving, including the diabetes type, medication notes, device information, allergies and emergency contacts you choose to share.
If insulin, tablets, devices, contacts or care notes change, the QR profile can be updated online without replacing the bracelet, necklace, dog tag or ID kit.
Customer feedback
So simple to upload or change your medical details for the QR code. No longer does my husband have to remember everything about his stroke, medications he is on etc. It has given him peace of mind.
SueT · NSW · Customer review
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Should a medical alert ID say I have diabetes?
Many people with diabetes choose to carry a medical alert ID because diabetes information may be relevant during illness, injury, confusion, a hypo or an unexpected hospital visit.
Can I include insulin pump or CGM details?
Yes. You can add device notes, insulin or medication information, allergies, emergency contacts and other details you choose to share.
Can I update the profile when medication changes?
Yes. You can update diabetes medication, insulin, device notes, contacts and other profile details online anytime.
Does scanning require an app?
No. Anyone can scan the QR code with a smartphone camera. The emergency profile opens in the browser.
Next steps