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Theft and Diabetes Gear
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salth2owannabe
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This is what I use-
Aquapac Small Whanganui Electronics Case (348) AQUA-348 B&H
I've never had one leak and have had it down to about 110'.
Like a gasket or o-ring, you just need to make sure it closes properly.
Aquapac Small Whanganui Electronics Case (348) AQUA-348 B&H
I've never had one leak and have had it down to about 110'.
Like a gasket or o-ring, you just need to make sure it closes properly.
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You could buy a small Witz case for $7 more and put just the meter in it inside that case - it seems to be big enough. double the protection esp if you go near/below 100' I have one somewhere that I don't really use - it's clear blue and about 3/4 of an inch thick vs. the credit card cases which are thinner.
Rred
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FWIW Otterbox got out of the dive box business about two years ago, they sold their molds to another company who now make the product under another name.
But if the goal is to take a conventional glucose meter kit underwater...WHY? You go to WalMart, their Relion kits can be as low as ten bucks (with some strips) and buy one or two as backups. Leave them unwrapped so they look like used medical supplies and stash them in your truck, or tuck them in your shoes or shorts when you leave something on the boat or ashore. totally eliminates the waterproofing depth problem.
And yes, the Walmart kits have been tested by many sources, they are just as reliable as anything else on the market, and the kits and supplies are the cheapest out there, to give customers a reason to come use the Walmart pharmacies. The calibration/test fluids are, as usual, available for free when you call the maker.
But if the goal is to take a conventional glucose meter kit underwater...WHY? You go to WalMart, their Relion kits can be as low as ten bucks (with some strips) and buy one or two as backups. Leave them unwrapped so they look like used medical supplies and stash them in your truck, or tuck them in your shoes or shorts when you leave something on the boat or ashore. totally eliminates the waterproofing depth problem.
And yes, the Walmart kits have been tested by many sources, they are just as reliable as anything else on the market, and the kits and supplies are the cheapest out there, to give customers a reason to come use the Walmart pharmacies. The calibration/test fluids are, as usual, available for free when you call the maker.
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ljwillia
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Bubbles McGee
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May I ask what the process was with your Husband's Doctor in order to sign off on him diving? My Son is Type 1 and I'm assuming they would need very detailed logging and proof of management along with solid A1C's over a period of time in addition to decent health in general.
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ljwillia
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He sees his endo 1/4ly. His A1C's are pretty consistently 6.1 - 6.3 so he's in great control. His Doc has never had an issue with diving. It has been learning experience for my husband as well as me.
Being in tight control means he's more apt to experience lows. As his buddy, this is my biggest fear. He is more concerned about highs since they are more likely to lead to complications over a long period of time. We did a trip to CCV on Roatan where we were doing 5 dives/day. He hated it. He was keeping himself artificially high to guard against lows under water. By the end of the week he felt crappy and stressed.
He wears a pump. His new endo retrained him and completely changed his regimen. Diving has completely changed. He now knows how to manage his blood sugars so that he is far more consistent on dive days. Much happier hubby!
How old is your son? Ritch was 19 when he was diagnosed. He's 58 now. Lots of time to learn the ins and outs. Surprisingly, it wasn't until he switched Endo's a couple of years ago that he finally understood the basal/bolus and carb ratios.
If you'd like to get some more specific info from him send me a message. I'm sure he would be happy to share any info he can.
Bubbles McGee
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Thanks very much for the information. Colin is 19 and was diagnosed when he was 17 months old. He does not wear a pump although we have tried for years to convince him to try. He is very active in sports and is in great shape. His last A1C was under 7 so he's been doing pretty good. Generally for all sports he has kept himself a bit higher while active but he feels it after as well. He just switched Endo's too. He understands insulin to carb ratios but as a teenager, it's challenging to keep him focused sometimes. I'll be sure to send you a PM if we get to the point where he's serious about getting certified.
Rred
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lj, I'm familiar with the process, the equipment, the expense. Most doctors give away a meter kit to their patients initially--and that meter kit is often one requiring expensive refills because "Hey, I'm just a dumb doctor, I give away what the drug companies give me, why should I know anything about money?".
And again, part of Walmart's strategy to get shoppers is to use the least expensive test gear on the market, to capture those patients as customers. Very much like a supermarket's weekly loss leaders. Sam Walton was very sharp about these things. Which is also why I suggest he get a Relion kit (and they come in varying styles and prices, the cheapest one is as accurate as anything on the market.)
Theft cannot be an issue if he is taking the kit on a boat dive. Waterproofing cannot be an issue if that kit is being left on the boat, even a peanut butter jar is waterproof enough on a boat. Similarly, there is minimal cost risk if a spare Relion kit is stashed someplace in a car that is parked near your dive site. The kit is small and can easily be stashed, literally, up under a dashboard, on in the engine compartment, or tucked into a seat cushion. Literally.
Similarly with the supplies. There's no need to take a full pack of 50 test strips on a day trip for a dive. Leave four or six in the container, put the other 45 in another container from the same lot. No big deal, no big risk.
The Relion "Confirm" strips are $42 per 100 on Amazon, possibly less in the Walmart store. If he leaves TEN in the car, that's still just risking $4.20, plus a ten or fifteen dollar complete meter kit. And they are proven to be just as accurate, just as convenient, as the most expensive ones on the market. And they also have some of thinnest lancet needles available, equally competitive.
His doctor won't get any golf junkets from Walmart.(G)
And again, part of Walmart's strategy to get shoppers is to use the least expensive test gear on the market, to capture those patients as customers. Very much like a supermarket's weekly loss leaders. Sam Walton was very sharp about these things. Which is also why I suggest he get a Relion kit (and they come in varying styles and prices, the cheapest one is as accurate as anything on the market.)
Theft cannot be an issue if he is taking the kit on a boat dive. Waterproofing cannot be an issue if that kit is being left on the boat, even a peanut butter jar is waterproof enough on a boat. Similarly, there is minimal cost risk if a spare Relion kit is stashed someplace in a car that is parked near your dive site. The kit is small and can easily be stashed, literally, up under a dashboard, on in the engine compartment, or tucked into a seat cushion. Literally.
Similarly with the supplies. There's no need to take a full pack of 50 test strips on a day trip for a dive. Leave four or six in the container, put the other 45 in another container from the same lot. No big deal, no big risk.
The Relion "Confirm" strips are $42 per 100 on Amazon, possibly less in the Walmart store. If he leaves TEN in the car, that's still just risking $4.20, plus a ten or fifteen dollar complete meter kit. And they are proven to be just as accurate, just as convenient, as the most expensive ones on the market. And they also have some of thinnest lancet needles available, equally competitive.
His doctor won't get any golf junkets from Walmart.(G)
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