Diving and life on board

HELLO!I am a Advanced diver and I make a life on board this year.Does anyone in the forum who has done it?Normally when diving they never ask me if I have a disease so I have never said it.But in a life on board I prefer to say it since I am going to eat and they will see me click.Do you have a model of medical proof in English to sign the endocrine?If someone has done it and can tell me how it did?Thank you.

Hello, @maritxu22!

How exciting you are going to make a life on board this year, it sounds like an incredible experience!

You are right to want to inform about your diabetes, especially in an environment like a ship, where you will be in constant contact with the crew and other divers.In addition, it is an excellent way to guarantee your safety and that everyone is prepared to help you in case of needing it.

On the medical justification in English, I recommend something simple but of course, which includes:

• A brief description that you have type 1 diabetes and that it is well controlled.
• A mention that you can carry out activities such as diving without problem.
• Some note about what to do in case of emergency, such as recognizing hypoglycemia symptoms and how to treat it.

Something could serve:

To whom it may concerns,

This Letter is to confirm that [Your Full Name] has Type 1 Diabetes, which is Well-Managed With Insulin Therapy.She/he/they is Medically Fit to Participate in Scuba Diving Activities, Including Liveaborard Trips, Provided that needy precautions are Taken to Manage Blood Glucose Levels.

In Case of Emergency:

• Symptoms of Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) Include Sweating, Shakiness, and Confusion.These can be treated by consumption fast-acting carbohydrates (e.g., Glucose tablets).
• Symptoms of Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar) Should Be Managed With Insulin Administration.

For Any Further Questions, please Feel Free to Contact Me at [endocrinologist’s contact information].

Best Hardards,

[Endocrinologist's name]
[Title, Medical Center, Contact Information]

If your endocrine has no problem signing, this model should work.

And if someone in the forum has made a life on board, they will surely share their experiences and advice.

Enjoy your trip and diving!If you need anything else, here we are.

Hello!

What envy!I made a life on board in the Red Sea just six months before I would diagnose this!And the truth, from that moment I have not come down again.I took fear of having a hiccup down there ... This year I am considering returning ... I liked it so much!

Interestingly, I just asked for a certificate to my hospital to fly (I have a trip in 15 days).In mine they have a very basic model in English, and possibly in yours they also have it.But in case, I hit you here:

Dr. XXXX XXXXX XXXX.

Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit

Althaia, University Health Network of Manresa

ADDRESS

CP city

Spain

Mr. my name you have type 1 diabetes and is controlled in the

Endocrinology and diabetes unit of hospital name, city,, Spain.He is currently on treatment with multiple

doses of insulin and use glucose monitoring system (freestyle

Free).If This Person Were Not To Take Insulin, He Would Experience

Life-Threatening Concequences (A Medical Emergency Known As

"Diabetic Ketoacidosis"). It is, Therefore, Essential That He Takes

Insulin 4 Times to Day, which is required for His Survival.

Hypolycemic Reactions (Low Blood Glucose) Are Also to Possibility,

Requireing Treatment With Glucose Tablets Or accusable substitutes,

WHICH MUST BE IN HISSSION AT ALL Times, AS MUST THE EQUIPMENT

necessary to test/treat his Blood Glucose Levels.

These supplies include: Blood glycose monitor, test strips, lancets,

A continuous glucose monitoring system and supplies, an insulin

Pen and Supplies: Insulin, Syringes and the Glucagon Emergency

Kit. None of these products can be store in suits.

If you have query, please contact Our Unit.

Tel: XXXXXXXX EXT XXXX

Yours sincerely,

DR.XXXX XXXX XXXX COL.num.XXXXX

Specialist in Endocrinology

DATE

I hope it serves you!

@Llopmesquer is great but it lacks a T in this phrase that is important.It is understood but the t is crucial in the word "vital threat" I hope I have helped you

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cylan said:
@Cylan said:

@Llopmesquer is great but it lacks a T in this phrase that is important.It is understood but the t is crucial in the word "vital threat" I hope I have helped you

Life-tThreatening Concequences (A Medical Emergency Known As

Llopmesquer said:
@Llopmesquer said:

cylan said:
Cylansaid:
@Cylan said:

@Llopmesquer is great but it lacks a T in this phrase that is important.It is understood but the t is crucial in the word "vital threat" I hope I have helped you

Life-tThreatening Concequences (A Medical Emergency Known As

I have transcribed it from a PDF with an OCR system, and letters have fallen ... now I review it!Thank you so much!