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DiveBen, I certainly understand the idea that it just never came to mind. We often become more desensitized about our own conditions because we adapt to them as a part of our lifestyle. I think my drive to notify the dive operator is just out of general courtesy, but even moreso, you may be...

PADI Medical Release forms are recognized as being valid for 1 year from the date it is signed. It would be prudent to carry a valid signed release form anywhere you want to dive. I generally take a release form with me on one of my quarterly visits to the doctor's office and have one signed...

I have been in touch with Medtronic, the manufacturer of the CGM system I am wearing. They have provided me information indicating that the sensor will be okay at depths (its just a subcutaneous soft wire), but the transmitter that attaches to the sensor and sends data relative to interstial...

Eagle Rays are my favorite creatures in the Cozumel waters. Just spectacular. I won't be there again until late May and am truly saddened to know they will have migrated away from the island by then :( It helps (but only a little bit) to at least see the pics of rays in this thread......

Found out the substance is called Benzoin Tincture.

You probably mean the transmitter (not sure what you mean by monitor). I've had problems with the adhesive on the infusion sets deteriorating from saltwater (I wear a 3mm wet suit and dive in warm waters only). When that happens, the infusion set peels off and is useless at that point. So I...

My questions are more along the line of logistics and procedure. The pump is not designed to be submerged. It disconnects and will remain on the boat during my dive. The sensor is nothing more than a wire like device that is inserted subcutaneously. The sensor does nothing more than read...

I've been type 1 1/2 :) (I somehow fall in between juvi and adult onset), but am insulin dependant for the past 15+ years. I've been scuba diving as a diabetic for 10+ years and wearing an insulin pump during that time (well not while in the water). My experiences have been very good. I...

About the only thing you will need for dive trips is a medical release (I use PADI release). The dive operators I have dove with just want to know in advance that you are diabetic, and get a signed release from your doctor. At least, that has been my experience. I have been diving for 10+...