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

From: Andree Hurley <ahurley_at_viewit.com>
Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 13:01:42 -0400 (EDT)
I've had a lot of clients who are diabetic. On day rafting trips they
commonly wouldn't say anything, just kind of slide into a less active
state. Usually a relative would tell us and we would get to the cars
more quickly.

Once, while on the Middle Fork of the Salmon, one kayaker insisted on
stopping to eat quite often. This was ok until one time we were floating
through a forest fire and had been told not to stop due to falling
rocks. That time I wondered if  the person on the raft couldn't give him
a sandwich while floating as it was flat.

On longer sea kayaking trips (and ww) people carry  their kits with them
in the boat, plus extra food. I suppose it would be good for someone else to
have glucosamine? Then others can help by squirting it in the mouth if
need be?

Andree

Andree Hurley
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Viewit - http://www.viewit.com/KIX/
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On Thu, 7
Jun 2001, Pete wrote:

> > "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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