A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Glucose Molecule Tattoo

Last year, at age 23 (what is it with 23?), Andrew found out that he had Type 2 Diabetes… He had a really hard time dealing with it, but writes that getting this glucose molecule tattoo helped a lot. It was done by Kevin at Crescent Moon in Moncton.

Comments

28 responses to “Glucose Molecule Tattoo”

  1. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Chemical tattoos rule.

  2. Ryan Avatar
    Ryan

    Chemical tattoos rule.

  3. toast Avatar

    The first thing I saw was “ho ho ho”, widely recognised as the chemical formula for Santa. It makes sense that it be similar to glucose.

  4. toast Avatar

    The first thing I saw was “ho ho ho”, widely recognised as the chemical formula for Santa. It makes sense that it be similar to glucose.

  5. Ennui Zero Avatar

    yes… chemical tattoos are the hotness. -^_^-

  6. Ennui Zero Avatar

    yes… chemical tattoos are the hotness. -^_^-

  7. Mark Avatar
    Mark

    What, he left out the chain form and the optical isomerism? For shame. 😉

    Kidding, of course. Very cool.

  8. Mark Avatar
    Mark

    What, he left out the chain form and the optical isomerism? For shame. 😉

    Kidding, of course. Very cool.

  9. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    not to be a dick, but the molecular formula for glucose is C6 H12 O6…I don’t see any carbon….even if one assumes that the carbon is in the unlabeled junctures (kinks) that still only makes 5 carbons, and there are only 5 hydrogens shown…

  10. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    not to be a dick, but the molecular formula for glucose is C6 H12 O6…I don’t see any carbon….even if one assumes that the carbon is in the unlabeled junctures (kinks) that still only makes 5 carbons, and there are only 5 hydrogens shown…

  11. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    google is awesome…

  12. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    google is awesome…

  13. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    http://library.thinkquest.org/27819/media/glucose.gif that is what was supposed to show up with my last post.

  14. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    http://library.thinkquest.org/27819/media/glucose.gif that is what was supposed to show up with my last post.

  15. Andrew Avatar
    Andrew

    Not to be a dick or anything
    BUT
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Beta-D-glucopyranose-2D-skeletal.png
    it is the beta formation.. the 6th carbon along with that Hydrogen molecule are all in the bend that is behind the main chain of the molecule.

  16. Andrew Avatar
    Andrew

    Not to be a dick or anything
    BUT
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Beta-D-glucopyranose-2D-skeletal.png
    it is the beta formation.. the 6th carbon along with that Hydrogen molecule are all in the bend that is behind the main chain of the molecule.

  17. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    I stand corrected…I just remember drawing sugar molecules in High school, and I guess my teacher never touched on Beta formations…sorry

  18. Jesse Avatar
    Jesse

    I stand corrected…I just remember drawing sugar molecules in High school, and I guess my teacher never touched on Beta formations…sorry

  19. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    LOL #3.

  20. anonymoose Avatar
    anonymoose

    LOL #3.

  21. Stimpson Avatar
    Stimpson

    sweet

  22. Stimpson Avatar
    Stimpson

    sweet

  23. sarah schizm Avatar

    woow.. something on modblog done at a shop in moncton!!

  24. sarah schizm Avatar

    woow.. something on modblog done at a shop in moncton!!

  25. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I thought about something like this. I was diagnosed with type 1 when I was 13. I also thought about getting a pancreas shooting itself in the head. But, seriously I should get “medical alert” type tattoo with my allergies.

  26. Madi Avatar
    Madi

    I thought about something like this. I was diagnosed with type 1 when I was 13. I also thought about getting a pancreas shooting itself in the head. But, seriously I should get “medical alert” type tattoo with my allergies.

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