I want a new tattoo and i was wondering how much it would cost? And if Diabetics can get tattoos?

It says (Protect the unprotected ) and the letters are about half an inch tall and its in curvy letters. its all in black ink , its going to be on my side and not quite to my ribs.
Also ... i have one tattoo but i wasnt dibetic then.... i just found out that i have type 1 can i still get tattoos.

You can still get a tattooo even if your a diabetic, my mom is diabetic and she just got a tatto done.

are you confusing diabetes with aids, cuz diabetes isnt contagious so i dont think they would mind. that tatoo sounds lame anyway

Tattoos cost upwards from $60.00, I don't see why you can't get a tattoo that's something you would ask the tattoo artist. You should be able to though.

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How much your tattoo will cost depends on the shop and your artist. Most shops have a shop minimum, usually between $50-$80 bones. At my shop we'd probably charge you about $100.00 for that tatt.
Yes diabetics can be tattooed. It would be a good idea to let your artist know you are diabetic and keep a snack on hand for when your body goes into shock.
We tattoo a diabetic all the time in our shop, so far, knock wood, no problem!!!
Good luck and happy tattooing!!!

I have no idea how much tatoos cost. Now to your health, well diabetics are full and normal human beings and should be able to do all normal things but first see your doctor, be sure your blood sugar is well controlled, be on a good/recommended diet and please be sure to be on prophylactic antibiotics to avoid infection for that may be problematic. It's very important that you are euglycemic(normal/acceptable blood glucose level) or you might have a problem with healing.

yes you can still get tattoos. sorry to hear about your diabetes. the cost depends on the size and detail of the tattoo you wish to have. the bigger and more detail there is , the more the cost. I am waiting to get my newest tattoo shortly. I was diagnosed with MS 2004 and was scared to get another tattoo, but I was informed that getting a tattoo shouldn't bother me as long as I don't get the tattoo where I take my injection shots. So for me, my Egyptian princess tattoo will be put on my lower back where it is safe from any injection shots. Good luck to you and I hope you get the tattoo you desire.

Usually tattoists charge by the hour and colors, detail etc so it could vary depending on where you go...I'm a type 1 diabetic and have gotten 2 tattoos (have 3) since I found out I was diabetic.

If you have any type of heart condition then no, but if other then type 1 then its "safe" as safe as a tatoo can get.

High risk of infection and no sensible person mutilates themselves anyway.

Someone else asked this same question. Don't ruin your body anymore than you need to. Diabetes will ruin it enough for you, so keep what you have protected, i.e., protect your unprotected skin by NOT getting a tattoo. Believe it or not, guys think chicks with tatoos are skanks, even if they are little butterflies and hearts.

Good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good.

Tattooing has been banned in some states for health and safety reasons. Unsterile tattooing equipment can transmit infections, including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and even HIV. The risk is so significant that the American Association of Blood Banks requires a one-year wait between getting a tattoo and donating blood.

Q: What signs of infection should someone who has been tattooed watch for?
A: Increased pain, tenderness, swelling, heat around the tattoo site, red streaks, pus, swollen lymph nodes - all of these are signs that you need to see a doctor for antibiotics.

Q: What other risks are involved?
A: You could get granulomas, little nodules that can form around the tattoo, or keloid scar formation. Some people are prone to developing these keloid scars, which grow beyond the boundary of the tattoo. Granulomas and keloids are permanent unless you have them surgically removed.

Also, allergic reactions, although rare, can happen.

"I got a tattoo before learning about Jehovah," relates Amy. "I try to keep it covered. When others in the congregation happen to see it, I feel embarrassed." The message? Think before you ink. Don't make a decision that you may regret later.

There are also health concerns you should consider. Dr. Robert Tomsick, an associate professor of dermatology, comments: "What you're doing is breaking the skin and introducing pigmented material into the area. Even though the needle only goes in a little way, anytime you break the skin, you have a risk of bacterial or viral infection. I think [getting a tattoo] is generally a risky thing to do." Dr. Tomsick continues: "Once pigment is in, even if there's no infection, there's always the chance of contact allergies, dermatitis and allergic reactions that can cause skin to get red, swollen, crusty and itchy."

Despite the intended permanence of tattoos, various methods are used in attempts to remove them: Laser removal (burning the tattoo away), surgical removal (cutting the tattoo away), dermabrasion (sanding the skin with a wire brush to remove the epidermis and dermis), salabrasion (using a salt solution to soak the tattooed skin), and scarification (removing the tattoo with an acid solution and creating a scar in its place). These methods are expensive and can be painful. "It's more painful to have a tattoo removed by laser than to get the original tattoo," says Teen magazine.