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Post by JOHN2K4 on Nov 5, 2004 9:54:22 GMT -5
Just a quick question. What would you do, if you work full time as an instructor and suddenly get diagnosed with diabetes?
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Post by tekmac on Nov 5, 2004 10:05:41 GMT -5
the good news first,diabetes does not mean anymore that you cant dive at all.But it still can cause problems,so you should consult a diving physician or contact DAN for advice.
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steve75
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Post by steve75 on Nov 5, 2004 10:54:54 GMT -5
Guidelines for Diabetics Who Want to Dive
DAN suggests that some diabetics may dive safely in controlled settings. The Diabetes and Diving Committee of the Council on Exercise of the American Diabetes Association notes that there are currently a substantial number of diabetics, in the United States and elsewhere, who dive.
Criteria for diving include: good control of blood glucose levels freedom from severe secondary complications of diabetes (eyes, kidneys, blood vessels) an understanding of the relationship between the disease and exercise Diabetics who shouldn't dive are those who:
have had a serious hypoglycemic episode within the past 12 months have advanced secondary complications of the disease have poor control of their blood sugar are unaware of the early warning signs of hypoglycemia lack insight into the relationship between diabetes and exercise
UKSDMC recommendations are similar, though more rigorous. A questionnaire must be filled out by the prospective diver, and a separate one completed by the diver's physician. In addition, BSAC has developed guidelines concerning what additional gear and supplies diabetic divers should carry, and proposes a pre- and post-dive plan in order to minimize risks.
The YMCA has an extensive protocol for diabetic scuba divers. It carefully differentiates the divers with mild diabetes and those with frequent changes in blood sugar levels and hypoglycemia.
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