>> 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. I'm type II as well, though with pretty good control. I've gotten a little hypoglycemic on the water a couple of times, never anything too serious as I usually get plenty of warning. I always carry glucose tablets and they've proved adequate. The people I paddle regularly with know that I'm type II and could have a problem; and when I've gone on longer trips with a group I've given then a quick briefing. -- Wes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wes Boyd's Kayak Place http://www2.dmci.net/wesboyd/kayak.htm Kayaks for Big Guys (And Gals) | Trip Reports | Places To Go | Boats & Gear --------------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Thu Jun 07 2001 - 13:15:08 PDT
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