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avalanche Author:avalanche posts : 1390   (Master)Date : 10-30-07 20:30

diabetes

hi my son 19 has just been diagnosed with diabetes and has been a boarder for 5 years has any one any experinces or advice we boardin next march cheers Razz Booze
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BOROVETERAN Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-30-07 22:50

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Hi my mate came skiing with us a couple of years back, absolutely no problem all he did was ensure that he had a few chocolate bars in his pocket/rucksack and an energy drink, in all honesty he had no problems at all, and we probably skied harder than most by being on the mountain from 9 until 4.30 everyday.
Like any medical condition ensure he has the right medication and people who are with him know the drill in any emergency and contact numbers. But there are plenty of restaurants on the ...
Hi my mate came skiing with us a couple of years back, absolutely no problem all he did was ensure that he had a few chocolate bars in his pocket/rucksack and an energy drink, in all honesty he had no problems at all, and we probably skied harder than most by being on the mountain from 9 until 4.30 everyday.
Like any medical condition ensure he has the right medication and people who are with him know the drill in any emergency and contact numbers. But there are plenty of restaurants on the mountain for food and drink
Dont worry and enjoy

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Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-30-07 23:19

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I've been type 1 diabetic for over 30 years now and inject insulin 4 times a day.

I have never had a problem but as the above post correctly says - always ensure you are equipt with sugar and insulin whenever you venture out.

Many places on the slopes to buy chocolate so there s no need to worry.

Just enjoy!!!

PP Cool
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avalanche Author:avalanche posts : 1390   (Master)Date : 10-31-07 09:28

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cheers pp we are told the insulin he must carry with him must not freeze or get to cold in his ruck sack how do you manage on very cold days one worry he has is if he will have the stamina as he is a very active boarder
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arron Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-31-07 10:09

re: diabetes

You can buy covers etc for lunch boxes to keep things cool in the summer. These too like any good insulation work both ways so will keep the frost away in the cold.

Have fun Very Happy
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Smag Author:perelik steve posts : 0   (Beginner)Date : 10-31-07 11:54

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i am type 2 diabetic, have been for years doesnt stop me doing anything .
i just learnt what signes to look out for ie.
i get bad tempered when high, and tired when low.
as i drink loads of beer you would think it would be high all the time but alcohol seems to make you go hypo glycemic.
dont let it stop him in any way, remember the rower redgrave is also diabetic.
have a great time
see you on the slopes
steve
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Pamporovo Pete Author: posts : 13   (Beginner)Date : 10-31-07 18:16

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I use the pen and keep it in my inside pocket.

For that to freeze it would need to be colder than anything I have experienced in 16 years of skiing in Bulgaria.

PP Cool
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avalanche Author:avalanche posts : 1390   (Master)Date : 10-31-07 20:46

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Thanks all. . . he's very positive about it all and your comments have cheered him up no end. . .now he just Caaaaaaaaaant Waaaaaaaaaaait to get boarding,
Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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