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Diving & Diabetes
Can I dive if I Have Diabetes ? After your doctor approves , you can dive with diabetes , with some precautions . Diabetes should be well controlled and diabetes complications free . Prospective divers with diabetes should first establish baselines for the impact of exercise on blood sugar levels by recreating some of the activities associated with diving ( such as carrying tanks or loading diving equipment ). Assuming that there are no problems with hypoglycemia during these exercises , divers should begin diving in a controlled environment and progress to a calm environment in open water . Divers can gradually increase the depth of their dive , while keeping a record of their diet and blood sugar . Diabetics should avoid depths more than 30 meters , dives longer than 60 minutes , and situations that may exacerbate the risk of hypoglycemia such as cold water , strong currents , or other strenuous conditions .
Diventures Magazine November 2020