I wasn't too sure where to put this thread!
I am an advanced diver and was wondering if anyone else is a diver with diabetes and would like to share some of your experiences?
I took my PADI qualification 6 years ago and then last year went on to do the advanced. When I am diving I find that the instructors have little understanding of diabetes and get a bit concerned to start with. I try to take the time to explain and to reassure those with me but there have been occassions when others have panicked through lack of understanding. I have a good buddy who knows what to do if I should have a hypo but I tend to run my sugars high so that there is little risk of this.
My most frightening experience was with a tiger shark rather than the problems with my diabetes!
