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Originally posted by Andy Webb Andy Webb wrote:

Originally posted by smartpatrol smartpatrol wrote:

Originally posted by Andy Webb Andy Webb wrote:

Originally posted by smartpatrol smartpatrol wrote:

I have type one diabetes, and all that adrenaline and fear, and the rush of it all would pretty much guarantee my blood sugar dropping dangerously low, throwing me into a diabetic coma. So, no.

Might wanna check your facts there bud


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a) Adrenaline/anxiety would only raise blood sugar, never lower it
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b) It would definitely go up, but it would be incredibly rare for a hyperglycemic coma to occur, never mind a hypoglycemic coma to occur.  


I know, from first hand experience, that lots of adrenaline, fear,  and lots of physical activity can lower my blood sugar.
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 20:03
Originally posted by smartpatrol smartpatrol wrote:

Originally posted by Andy Webb Andy Webb wrote:

Originally posted by smartpatrol smartpatrol wrote:

I have type one diabetes, and all that adrenaline and fear, and the rush of it all would pretty much guarantee my blood sugar dropping dangerously low, throwing me into a diabetic coma. So, no.

Might wanna check your facts there bud


What do you mean?

a) Adrenaline/anxiety would only raise blood sugar, never lower it
and
b) It would definitely go up, but it would be incredibly rare for a hyperglycemic coma to occur, never mind a hypoglycemic coma to occur.  
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Points: 7971 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 19:57
Obviously! Bit I would enjoy jsut sitting there and stargazing from the stratosphere for a wile before jumping. 
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Points: 166183 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 19:57
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Points: 28057 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 19:54
Originally posted by thellama73 thellama73 wrote:

I think there needs to be a new extreme sport that consists of going down in the ocean in a submarine with the express purpose of swimming back to the surface.

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Points: 14169 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 19:44
Originally posted by Andy Webb Andy Webb wrote:

Originally posted by smartpatrol smartpatrol wrote:

I have type one diabetes, and all that adrenaline and fear, and the rush of it all would pretty much guarantee my blood sugar dropping dangerously low, throwing me into a diabetic coma. So, no.

Might wanna check your facts there bud


What do you mean?
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Points: 13298 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 19:36
Originally posted by smartpatrol smartpatrol wrote:

I have type one diabetes, and all that adrenaline and fear, and the rush of it all would pretty much guarantee my blood sugar dropping dangerously low, throwing me into a diabetic coma. So, no.

Might wanna check your facts there bud
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Points: 8368 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 19:26
Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Originally posted by thellama73 thellama73 wrote:

I think there needs to be a new extreme sport that consists of going down in the ocean in a submarine with the express purpose of swimming back to the surface.
There's a lot more incentive built into that activity.


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Nonsense. You just need a little air bag to give you lift and it's up, up and away!
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Originally posted by Epignosis Epignosis wrote:

Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Originally posted by thellama73 thellama73 wrote:

I think there needs to be a new extreme sport that consists of going down in the ocean in a submarine with the express purpose of swimming back to the surface.
There's a lot more incentive built into that activity.


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Originally posted by The Doctor The Doctor wrote:

Only if the plane were about to crash into the side of a mountain.  Otherwise, I can see no reason to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.

Not many mountains in low earth orbit.
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The thought of free falling makes my skin crawl.  I guess I'd probably do it in extreme circumstances (like, if someone REALLY wanted me to, and paid for it), but I guarantee I'd be screaming like a little girl.
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Originally posted by HolyMoly HolyMoly wrote:

Originally posted by thellama73 thellama73 wrote:

I think there needs to be a new extreme sport that consists of going down in the ocean in a submarine with the express purpose of swimming back to the surface.
There's a lot more incentive built into that activity.


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Originally posted by thellama73 thellama73 wrote:

I think there needs to be a new extreme sport that consists of going down in the ocean in a submarine with the express purpose of swimming back to the surface.
There's a lot more incentive built into that activity.
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I think there needs to be a new extreme sport that consists of going down in the ocean in a submarine with the express purpose of swimming back to the surface.
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Points: 32530 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 19:09
I would need three changes of pants on the way down.
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Points: 14169 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 14 2012 at 18:59
I have type one diabetes, and all that adrenaline and fear, and the rush of it all would pretty much guarantee my blood sugar dropping dangerously low, throwing me into a diabetic coma. So, no.

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I tend to not partake in activities that are likely to result in death.
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Only if the plane were about to crash into the side of a mountain.  Otherwise, I can see no reason to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you?
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Is there any other way down?
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