Kiteboarder rescue in HR

specialk · Guest

I'm really glad you're ok Kyle.

Another contribution in general is to either wear your bracelet ID'ing you as a diabetic, and/or letting those you are kiting with know about your history so they can be prepared or have some understanding of your bigger picture (this won't always work either as often a kitemare does not playout as we anticipate and we drift downriver as well as lose sight of our friends and vice versa), hence lastly, I know many people in this age/era that actually tattoo on their person, their status, i.e. "DNR, diabetic, dialysis patient, cardiac patient etc., etc.." In this case, if you had become comatose 'lay people' may not know what to look for, but people in the know would if they actually felt the need to dive further in assisting you! We often come with scissors, bare the skin, get busy assessing, and get into action - bye bye wetsuit Wink

I don't know how to bring home how important it can be for you, as well as those around you, to share this information. Many of us find ourselves both with and without our buddies and/or we may be just floating down the river unobtainable! All of these things make it more important that you take greater responsibilty in identifying yourself as diabetic.

Once more stressors cause further complications in your blood sugar levels and this sport comes with many! So be aware of how stress affects you. Believe it or not, your hypothermia may have helped with your survival!