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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 ?

Another factor is that DCI is usually a neurological disease.  Diabetes can 
complicate diagnosis and treatment of neurological DCI.

regards,

David Doolette
ddoolett@me*.ad*.ed*.au*

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