Search DAN Diabetes Research Divers Alert Network is recruiting diabetic divers for ongoing research. For diabetics who control their condition, the pool is open. Until the middle of the decade, the official medical advice was that diving with diabetes was too risky. If you're a diabetic who dives or wants to dive, the first step is to consult your personal physician to learn as much about controlling your condition as possible.
Diabetics can be at risk from the effects of both the condition and the methods of controlling it.
The possibility of seizures and loss of consciousness from hypoglycemia has been the big obstacle to certifying diabetics. Insulin reactions and the resulting rapid onset of low blood sugar levels can impair judgment. Sorry, the risks are still too great. The Guidelines Before Diving Wear a medical ID stating that you are diabetic and also a diver. Hydration is doubly important to the diabetic diver to prevent decompression illness.