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Are there any medical fundis out there who can give technical 
(detailed) reasons why diabetes should be a contra-indication to 
diving (besides just the possibility of a coma, etc underwater) ?

Even though it is common knowledge that diabetics should refrain from 
diving, I still come across a number of insulin-dependent sports 
divers. They are usually rather aggressive in defending their right to 
dive. I have no problem with that, but it obviously does affect other 
divers in the group, as well as putting a huge responsibility on the 
divemaster/instructor.

Any thoughts ?



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