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I'd be interested in the different regulations posted by any USA organizations relating to umpires crews, if one of the umpires has T1D. Do any regulations/ policy/ recommendations exist?? In our local club, one person with T1D has declared he has it, and being insulin dependent, has told his crew that it is important that he be well hydrated, has a chance to eat before a game and if he becomes 'spaced out' , and at risk of missing a play, perhaps being hit, or collapsing during a stressful game, that he be given a chance ( a Hypo situation)to be given some sugary drink and rested . Crews working with him are respectful of his condition and appreciate his honesty, and the postion to safeguard him and the crew members. But, In a different geographical area, I was working with a 3 umpire crew where one umpire had T1D, but neither of the other 2 umpires knew of it. I felt it placed the others in a potentially serious situation where we could not know , nor assist the umpire , even if it was to call the emergency medic if necessary. It was not a requirement in that area to declare any medical condition. Any comments or references to umpire regulations in the USA would be appreciated.
