[Paddlewise] article about B.C. kayakersdeath - Diabetic

From: Pete <critters_at_wt.net>
Date: Thu, 07 Jun 2001 09:09:45 -0500
> "A prominent B.C. kayaking instructor and whitewater guide known to many
> as "Purple" Hayes died Thursday while kayaking on the Chilliwack River."

Link article mentioned that Rick was diabetic.

Makes you worried when you are a kayaker and diabetic too!

Any other type II diabetic kayakers out there.  What precautions do you take on
the water?
I tend to go severe hypo glycemic after 2-3 hours of paddling. Real problem.

My sympathies to his wife and family



Pete


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