I have been diabetic for 15 years now and have been in good control. I have been thinking about a tattoo for about a year now, are there any complications with being diabetic and getting a tattoo, thats besidesd the obvious of infections and the such.
2007-01-24 10:55:01 · 11 answers · asked by tarheelfreak2350 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I've been a diabetic for 15 years and have 3 tattoos. I've had no trouble with infections or healing, although it probably took me a little longer to heal than it would if I wasn't a diabetic. I don't think you have anything to worry about especially since you say your diabetes is under good control. Good Luck!!!
2007-01-25 01:48:40 · answer #1 · answered by fairy_tale_dreams 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 09:36:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jesus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't mess your body up anymore than you need to. Diabetes is hard on your body already, so don't carve it up needlessly for a fashion statement. Tattoos weaken your skin, a living organ.
This question has come up in this forum 50 billion times. Why don't you just look at the past Answers instead of posting this?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aq3G2dW3T5GUHSogiWf0SIVIzKIX?qid=20061026153338AA4solr
I can tell you this much, the diabetics that died from tattoo infections and amputations probably won't be posting an answer to your question.
2007-01-24 11:41:15 · answer #3 · answered by x 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a guy 'small' and 'cool' are mutually exclusive terms when it comes to tattoos. True story. Bro. However, as you asked, I suggest you go to some crappy place with a ton of flash on the walls and pick something dumb.
2016-03-29 00:57:28 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a few Tattoos. Just got another last week and I am diabetic. No problems at all.
2007-01-24 12:26:11 · answer #5 · answered by AL C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your tatoo will probably heal slower than usual. I would talk to your doctor and ask him what he/she thinks are the risks. It's always better to know, so I am glad you are asking. But talk to a doctor. My dad has diabetes and whenever he cuts himself or there is bleeding, it takes a long long long time to stop the bleeding. too much bleeding can be deadly.
2007-01-24 11:00:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are no complications. Just make sure that your blood sugar is normal before going, as you could faint if it's too low.
2007-01-24 10:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no my ex is diabetic since birth & he has two tattoo's it won't do anything
2007-01-24 11:04:34 · answer #8 · answered by megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your risk for infection is way worse than other people's, so why take a chance on something that has the potential to kill you?
2007-01-24 11:00:08 · answer #9 · answered by boogeywoogy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i would say no. watch miami ink. darren is diabetic and has had no problems!
2007-01-24 12:05:15 · answer #10 · answered by maynard 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋