tech diving

[Jamesmb]

Hi

I was very interested in deep diving using trimix but because of my health conditions I was told by a LDS owner, this LDS is a tech LDS, that I could not or should not pursue this. I am PADI AOW now and have about three dives to 100 feet or deeper on air, deepest being 108' several years ago. I did feel Nitrogen Narcosis/Anxiety on the deepest dive, but I was in a pitch black cold freshwater lake on these dives. My main health problems being Crohns disease and Type 2 insulin dependent Diabetes. I am 41 years old and wonder of others opinions on this.

James

[texdiveguy]

http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/me...q.asp?faqid=58
http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/me....asp?faqid=126

You might search out a DAN referred doctor and consult with him/her.

[K-Valve]

Here's a DAN article on diabetes that may explain some of the LDS's reasoning:

http://www.diversalertnetwork.org/me....asp?faqid=126

[Jamesmb]

I never have low blood sugar usually have some problems getting my blood sugar to the more normal ranges because of too high a blood sugar level those are very informative websites for diabetes and diving and I will try to ask my doctor more about this.

James

[Jamesmb]

On my Crohns disease I do have the illestomy but my surgeon said I was ok as long I didnt have the J Pouch kind which I do not. I have made over 50 dives since my surgery with no problems. Seems like from what I just read that the Crohns disease should not be a problem either.

[texdiveguy]

James....its good you are doing what you can to find out as much info. on your 2 conditions.....best of luck in your continued diving.

[effinghamdiver]

Originally Posted by Jamesmb

Hi

Type 2 insulin dependent Diabetes
James

I have done some study on dive medicine and physiology, on the public safety (police and fire) side as I am a PSD, however it is a general rule that any diabetes should be an absolute contradiction, particularly if it isn't controlled simply by medication alone. The possiblity of severe diabetes related problems exist should get panicked or entangled and burn up too much energy (sugar) fighting the entanglement or currents...... based on my even limited medical training, I would strongly advise against tech diving, and even more generally against diving alltogether... I think those mandatory RSTC waivers list this condition as an absolute contraindiction. Now I know that sounds bad, but by all means dive responsibly at safe limits, but at your own risk... good luck and stay safe!

[woody]

With Type 2 insulin dependent Diabetes and the fact that you tend to have problems controlling on the high side, I would think that technical diving might present to big of a risk for you. I don't know to much about diabetes but can't you go in to a comma from to high of a blood sugar level. I think that it would be easier to regulate / predict the behavior of the opposite. But this will be a decision for the 3 of you to make; You, Your buddy, and your instructor. Research it and good luck.

[K-Valve]

Originally Posted by Jamesmb

I never have low blood sugar usually have some problems getting my blood sugar to the more normal ranges because of too high a blood sugar level those are very informative websites for diabetes and diving and I will try to ask my doctor more about this.

James

James, there are doctors who specialize in dive-related medicine. Ask around at the dive shops in your area. I bet there is an M.D. nearby that can answer all your questions as they relate to your conditions and diving. Best of luck in your search for answers. Dive safe.

[woody]

Originally Posted by K-Valve

James, there are doctors who specialize in dive-related medicine. Ask around at the dive shops in your area. I bet there is an M.D. nearby that can answer all your questions as they relate to your conditions and diving. Best of luck in your search for answers. Dive safe.

If you cantact DAN they will be able to suggest some local doctors who specialize in diving medicine.