I am writing to you about a problem raised by a mother who would like to send her 12 year old son to a “Minisub” course. The boy suffers from insulin-dependent type 1 diabetes, has an insulin micro-infuser and, according to the mother, has a good glycaemic balance. The mother also states that her son plays other sports without any problems. I would like your medical opinion on the possibility of attending the course.
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In general, diabetes mellitus (type I and II) is a pathological condition that necessarily requires a medical document certifying the diver’s fitness to dive, issued by a specialist in diving and hyperbaric medicine, in agreement with and under the supervision of the diabetologist and/or paediatrician who will follow the child. Do you know the maximum depth to which the pump can be taken? This information is usually provided by the device manufacturer. In the absence of this information, it is not safe for the boy to dive. During the dive, the intradermal sensor can remain in place, but the infusion pump must be removed.
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