{"id":6728,"date":"2021-06-30T09:58:53","date_gmt":"2021-06-30T13:58:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/?p=6728"},"modified":"2021-06-30T12:00:11","modified_gmt":"2021-06-30T16:00:11","slug":"fishability-fishing-with-diabetes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/2021\/06\/30\/fishability-fishing-with-diabetes\/","title":{"rendered":"FishAbility: Fishing with Diabetes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-6339\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/03\/FishAbility-300x123.jpg\" alt=\"FishAbility, Fishing for a Lifetime, part of Maine AgrAbility\" width=\"300\" height=\"123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/03\/FishAbility-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/03\/FishAbility-105x43.jpg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/03\/FishAbility-317x130.jpg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/03\/FishAbility-423x173.jpg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/03\/FishAbility.jpg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/>By Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist<br \/>\nAlso published by <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/fish-news.com\/cfn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Commercial Fisheries News<\/a><em>, June 2021<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Roughly 10.5% of the U.S. population has diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is largely due to excess body weight and physical inactivity; and as a result, the body doesn&#8217;t use insulin properly. Left unchecked, diabetes can lead to serious health issues. Fishermen with diabetes have additional challenges to address to remain safe such as wound care, managing medication, diet, foot care, and neuropathy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fishermen have a high risk of cuts, nicks, and scrapes, and healing is slower in wet environments. Perform daily skin checks to address any small wounds before they worsen, and keep wounds dry. Cleaning and dressing wounds is a priority.<\/li>\n<li>Checking blood glucose levels requires consistency and is necessary, but trying to stick your finger to check levels on a rocking boat can be frustrating. Talk to your PCP about a continuous blood glucose monitor, which automatically monitors glucose levels and can even work with automatic delivery systems.<\/li>\n<li>Eating in a timely manner helps control blood sugar, but scheduled eating of healthy foods can be difficult on a boat.\u2028 Talk to a diabetic nurse educator about good food choices for diabetics eating on the go.<\/li>\n<li>Blistered and damaged feet are a serious threat to diabetics. Make sure your footwear fits well and will keep you as dry as possible. Check feet daily for wounds.<\/li>\n<li>Neuropathy in the hands can lead to dropping items or having difficulty picking up gear and handling tools. Loss of feeling in the legs and feet means an increased risk of tripping or getting entangled in gear. Use ergonomic and modified tools that are easier to grip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Boat crews are teams and should be aware of health issues. Alert the entire crew of the needs and practices of diabetic crew members.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3><strong><span style=\"color: #003366\">Keeping it Local<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"6737\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6737\" src=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-300x180.jpeg\" alt=\"two nurses preparing vaccines inside a boat on the water\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-300x180.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-105x63.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-317x190.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-423x254.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-634x380.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-846x507.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2-951x570.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/agrability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/06\/image003-2.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,300px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Maine Seacoast Mission<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000\">Sharon Daley is a nurse serving as Director of Island Health Services for the Maine Seacoast Mission.<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The mission began operation in 1905. Created by two ministers reaching out to islanders to provide for health, education, and basic necessities, and tend to spiritual needs.<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #003366\">What is your role within the mission?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201c20 years ago, I was hired to do tele-medicine on the boat. Sunbeam is a 75\u2019 boat bringing resources and a staff of about five to about a dozen island communities. We promote community by providing a gathering place, activities and free meals aboard the ship, and health care.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #003366\">And your favorite part about your work?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe island communities and people. People will say, even if they don\u2019t come on the boat, \u2018when I see it in the harbor, I feel better\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #003366\">What are common fisherman ailments you see?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cBacks, carpal tunnel syndrome, foot issues, shoulders injuries from hauling, tugging and repetitive motions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #003366\">What adaptive equipment have you seen that you like?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA mat that diabetic people step on that shows them hot areas where ulcers are forming even before the skin breaks down. It\u2019s affordable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #003366\">What is the one thing you can\u2019t leave the dock without?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy keys, which I have done once.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Brie Weisman, Occupational Therapist Also published by Commercial Fisheries News, June 2021 Roughly 10.5% of the U.S. population has diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is largely due to excess body weight and physical inactivity; and as a result, the body doesn&#8217;t use insulin properly. Left unchecked, diabetes can lead to serious health issues. 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