Can I Scuba or Snorkel if im diabetic?
Im planning a trip and want to scuba and/or snorkel. I do have my blood sugar under control.
There is nobody that will stop you from snorkeling, and you should be safe enough as long as you are Snorkeling with a buddy.
If you are insulin-dependent, the answer is generally no to SCUBA because of the increased risk of sudden loss of consciousness. In years past the answer was an unequivocable no, diabetes was considered an absolute contraindication to SCUBA training. Today, diabetic individuals that meet certain criteria MIGHT be allowed to SCUBA dive if they follow specific procedures. If you aren’t already certified, you will also need to have a medical exam and obtain a physician’s approval to participate in diving in accordance with that dive training agency’s standards.
Here are some links to articles on this subject:
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/faq/faq.aspx?faqid=126
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/articles/article.asp?articleid=74
http://www.scubadiving.com/training/2006/12/diving-with-diabetes
How do you breath underwater without a snorkel or scuba gear?
March 13th, 2010 at 2:32 pm
There is nobody that will stop you from snorkeling, and you should be safe enough as long as you are snorkeling with a buddy.
If you are insulin-dependent, the answer is generally no to SCUBA because of the increased risk of sudden loss of consciousness. In years past the answer was an unequivocable no, diabetes was considered an absolute contraindication to SCUBA training. Today, diabetic individuals that meet certain criteria MIGHT be allowed to SCUBA dive if they follow specific procedures. If you aren’t already certified, you will also need to have a medical exam and obtain a physician’s approval to participate in diving in accordance with that dive training agency’s standards.
Here are some links to articles on this subject:
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/medical/faq/faq.aspx?faqid=126
http://www.scubadiving.com/training/2006/12/diving-with-diabetes
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March 13th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
As you have it under control then there should be no fewer problems, you will need to fill in a medical certificate. any doubts call a doctor that specialises in Diving.
things have changed over the past few years
read this
http://www.uksdmc.co.uk/main/Diver%20info-%20diabetes%20and%20diving.htm
good luck
RR
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March 13th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
You absolutely can snorkel if you are diabetic. If you can safely perform other physical activities there is no reason you would be unable to snorkel. Additionally, you should be able to scuba dive without a problem, but you should get that confirmed by a physician first. If you contact a dive center in your area, my experience is specific to PADI, they can fax you a short form that you have your doctor fill out and then any PADI dive center should have no problem setting you up with a discover scuba course.
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