By Stefanie Adams on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 - 8:24 pm: |
I would appreciate information about whether dive boats are willing to have well controlled diabetic divers dive with them.
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By Meryl Virga on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 - 11:50 pm: |
From when we took our diving course we had to sigh forms showing we were in good health to participate in this sport....do you have documents of this nature? How Physically fit are you....I know from what experience I have in Medicine and a history of Diabetes in our family that the only real "cure" if you want to call it that is runnig.....I'm sure swimming must be a benefit to the disease suppresion....Have you checked with your physician on this matter...? With the proper wavers from a Physician ,,,I'm sure a dive facility would be willing to work with you and assess you skill and endurance levels....
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By Dean Botsford on Thursday, May 9, 2002 - 6:39 am: |
Stefanie, I have been diabetic for a whole bunch of years. Two shots a day. When I went to become certified, my Doctor signed off on my ability to 'control' my disease. That said, as a diabetic, you have to be even more aware of how your body 'is' before a dive and after. You have to be ready to abort a dive if the situation warrents it (as you would for rough seas, currents or other situations beyond your skill/comfort levels).
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By Stefanie Adams on Thursday, May 9, 2002 - 9:43 am: |
Stefanie replies: My son is a well controlled diabetic (juvenile, insulin dependent diabetes,not type 2 in which diet and exercise can sometimes control the condition). He is already certified and has been diving in our home area. The question is... do dive operations in Bonaire take diabetic divers on their boat dives and what do they require (e.g. doctors letter of support). Information would be GREATLY appreciated!
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By Jake Richter - NetTech on Thursday, May 9, 2002 - 9:47 am: |
Stefanie,
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By Glen Reem on Thursday, May 9, 2002 - 12:12 pm: |
Stephanie,
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