I’ve thought about learning to SCUBA dive but haven’t had or made the opportunity yet. I use a pump, but wouldn’t dive with it, but people do take a pump vacation and switch to injections (you need instructions on long acting insulin from your doctor).
I haven’t checked on Dexcom and Diving, but since I wear my sensor in the bath and the pool I imagine it’s safe to use at least up to a certain depth (research). While I use my pump as my G5 receiver, Dexcom has a handheld one that can be used during pump breaks. Obviously you wouldn’t want to carry that in the water, but you could store it onboard while you dive. Many of us learned to manage our diabetes for years before CGMS came along, and to recognize symptoms of highs and lows, assuming we did not have hypoglycemic unawareness .
I think I’m drifting - sorry - but if you want to dive talk with your doctor about options and whether s/he believes it is something you can do safely.
Diagnosed 6 months ago at age 66.
Gotta go to work now. Have started using a pump this week. Have had a CGM for 2 months.
Many doctors prescribe Lisinopril to diabetics, even if blood pressure is controlled, to protect the kidneys. My husband had an allergic reaction to it after one pill, so I was hesitant to take it. Since my blood pressure has been fine, I take the lowest dose possible. I had a good friend with Type 1 for over 50 years who had a kidney transplant. My husband died of kidney failure; I’d like to avoid that.
T1 diagnosed at age 55. I use a Libre 14 day CGM. It bothers me that vitamin c interferes with readings (so Im told by manufacturer) and can only take 500 milligrams per day. I like to take 2,000. Also have hard time using waterproof patch (tagaderm) so I can do water aerobics. Im tired and have lost energy. Not passionate about things like I use to be. Just venting, Thanks.
Present! 2016 misdiagnosed as T2 given Metformin sent home, till I almost died at 115 lbs, left primary care went to an endocrinologist sorted me out real quick - correct Beta cell antibody testing gave me correct treatment! Insulin which I was deprived of for a year…was like drinking in cool water coming off a hot desert it felt so good! i’m here for you if you need to tell me your story. Mary
Try Vitamin B complex should sort out dragging yourself about…i discovered in this disease 2 vitamins are really important to our energy and autoimmune - Bs and Ds…after one week I felt normal again, prior to that felt like the disease was just slowly sucking my energy dry. hope you find the answer, but know you are not alone. mary
FYI - i just learned on Friday 24th January at my endocrinologist visit at the Vanderbilt Clinic for Diabetes in Nashville, that its not in journals yet, but the latest trials or testing or research is that medicine to protect the kidneys will not be given UNLESS there are already a high protein level in the system. Otherwise - Doctors who eventually get this information will no longer prescribe the medicine to protect the kidneys. Only if significant protein levels are detected. Mary
Interesting information about bp medicine to protect the kidneys. As far as I know, my protein levels are ok. I wonder how long it will take for other endocrinologists to get that information. Sally Ann
That only depends on who you talk to. I’ve been taking it for over 19 years now to protect my kidneys. Cheers!
Mary @Disco2, it may depend on the journals your endocrinologist is reading. In 1994 - 1995, the doctor I was seeing at Joslin explained to me “the kidney benefits” for PWD of Ace Inhibitors and started me using Altace, the brand name for the generic lisinopril. Have used a maintenance dose since then and it continues to produce a positive benefit for me.
All good feedback! Thanks for responding I’m glad to hear your outcomes are positive. Best,
M
Thank you very much. Ill try the Bs Im on D3
jjmnav, I was diagnosed with “juvenile diabetes” (T1D) at the age of 32. Not the diagnosis I expected; it was a shock. 28 years later and I’m healthy and in great control.
Diagnosed and blindsided at age 45. No BP problems, I actually run low, and before that little gem turned up in my life, I was relatively healthy. Now it seems like everything is coming apart 14 years later. All autoimmune driven. Endo had suggested stains as a preventative since I was borderline for a diabetic, which I declined. No other meds aside from insulin have been needed or wanted.
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Hi! Diagnosed Dec. 2020 at age 59. And I’m still in denial most days.
@AJZimmerman Hahahha! Funny, it funny!
I would like to consider group therapy but would probably face the same as you!
I’m 35 yr old diagnosed T2 3 months ago and diagnosed T1 about 6 weeks ago. Fairly active - endurance road biking, kickboxing, swimming and climbing - and reasonably healthy plant based diet forever. 1st set of doctors put me on rosuvastatin and i stopped taking it. But new PCP got me back on it - to protect kidneys he insists; Seeing Endo next week to negotiate further… 
My numbers are really good too. I’m very active and yet my Endo and primary want me on one. I’m getting ready to start Crestor. I’ve take Zetia for a long time. I think it helps a lot,
Vent away! And don’t apologize about it!
@Kerio, I’m 50, diagnosed 9mo ago. My Dr also recommended a statin. I’m active and play racquet sports 1-2 times a week. Someone I regularly play with is not diabetic, but is on a statin.