Is it safe for diabetics to get a tattoo?
Published on: Dec. 11, 2025, 3:40 p.m. | Source: The Indian Express
A detailed health explainer on whether it is safe for diabetic individuals to get a tattoo, featuring expert guidance from Dr. Ramesh Goyal, endocrinologist at Apollo Hospitals. The article explains how diabetes affects healing and infection risk, the blood sugar parameters required before tattooing, precautions diabetics should take, and expert advice on choosing safe tattoo locations and licensed artists. It concludes that diabetics can safely get tattoos if their sugar levels are well-controlled and medical precautions are followed.
