Canasia Sports

Just interested in other peoples experience with scuba diving trips.  I am a longtime diver and go every summer.  I have had Diabetes for 10 years and have good control with oral meds, diet and exercise.  I experience only very rare (not very)low blood sugar (once a year maybe) for which I am always prepared, even on a dive trip.  I have discovered one problem not related to my own particular situation.  Dive trip operators will not allow you to dive if you check the diabetes box on the health form.  (smoking?  hey no problem!)  I see no problem with a non insulin using diabetic in good physical condition going on dives if they do not have any problems and are aware and prepared for the dangers of low blood sugar.  My solution to this problem is to simply leave the box unchecked.  This relieves them of any liability that they might be worried about.  Diving is part of my exercise program along with backpacking, mountaineering, hiking etc.  I am interested in others experience with this.  Thanks,  Ken