Blood sugar levels

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by texasholdem_tim, Feb 19, 2011.

  1. ultraclassic

    ultraclassic Light Load Member

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    I ran into this same situation today when trying to get my DOT card. I was over 200 and the doctor refused to clear me for a card. My normal levels WITH oral medication is 220-240 and has been for years, SO YES YOU CAN HAVE A "NORMAL" LEVEL THAT IS HIGH TO MOST. The Dr. used the same its the law crap on me its the law it has to be under 200, BULLCRAP! I checked the regs the only disqualifier is insulin dependent diabetes. There are NO rules in place for sugar numbers. I then called the CDL division and they looked it up even on the medical long form. Then to make sure we didnt miss anything they transfered me to the Senior Medical Advisor of the CDL department. He also looked it up and stated. There is NOTHING in the law that states disqualification due to blood sugar levels PERIOD! All it refers too is INSULIN DEPENDENT as a disqualifier...
     
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  3. CondoCruiser

    CondoCruiser The Legend

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    That's true, but it's up to the doctors discretion. If you are constantly above 200, you do have uncontrolled diabetes. Uncontrolled is disqualifying. It doesn't matter then whether you are type 1 or type 2. The true test is to get your A1C checked.

    I'm going through the same crap now. If you don't get them numbers way down to 90-140 regularly, it won't be long before your vision starts deteriorating and you just feel like total crap at times.
    Diabetes is way under rated. Not treated properly, it does nothing but get worse.

    We lost an outstanding forum member the beginning of this year to diabetes. He went from where you are at, to where I am at. The next thing we knew he was in the hospital fighting for his life. Then sadly he lost the battle.

    I would take it a little more seriously. I bet your A1C is greater than 7 which is bad.
     
  4. ultraclassic

    ultraclassic Light Load Member

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    I ran in the the 120-150 for a little while and was sick and had major headaches all the time....when we got me back to "normal" for me 220-240 wich I have been at for years and no higher I was fine. I have never had blurred vision, frequent urnination, dry mouth and on and on. As matter of fact the only sign I have had since being diagnosed about 5yrs ago is blood sugar. Also there might be numbers out there that say youre "uncontrolled" but they are not listed in the regulations nor is there a range like they have for vision or BP. The point of this is according to the law this is not a disqualifier, just say'n....
     
  5. CondoCruiser

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    It's funny to read back on this thread. I was soooooo dumb to diabetes in the beginning. But something you know nothing about confronts you, you have no choice but to learn about it.

    Diabetes is confusing without anybody educating you. I'm slowly getting the whole picture through self education.

    For me ultraclassic, I feel better around 130. Around 95 I start going into shock. 75-85, sweat balls popout and I shake uncontrollably. A normal healthy person feels good in the 90's.

    What I found is your body adapts to the higher numbers. It doesn't make it right though. Though with time and blood sugar controlled, that I feel good number will get lower.

    Of course everyone's numbers get higher when they eat. But a normal person's numbers drop within a couple hours as your body does it's thing. A diabetic, the numbers just stay up there.
     
  6. Lady K

    Lady K Road Train Member

    It's interesting reading this thread... It would have been me 2 years ago, but my husband and I are no longer diabetics... Or at least that's what the numbers show... How? We both had gastric bypass. Even though right after surgery we hadn't lost the weight yet, we processed our food differently. It 'bypassed' the upper part of the small intestines. So the pancreas isn't triggered like before. Together we have lost over 350 lbs, and are teaming. Before we both had multiple meds and health problems.

    I do know they (researchers) are looking at that procedure as a possible treatment for diabetes... Where they. Are at with it though, I have no idea.
     
  7. delta5

    delta5 Road Train Member

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    Did the doctor find sugar in his urine? That will shut you down right there...
     
  8. tonybee

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    When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I had a 555 reading and the doctor told me most people he sees at 400 or above are in the hospital already. My first A1C came back over 14.6. I took self-management classes at a local hospital and got a nutritianist/self-management nurse who taught me how to eat and exercise properly. My levels have been in the 5.6-6.1 range ever since. Any doctor who suggests a 200 + B.S. reading with an A1C over 9 is normal for anyone is a quack. It's about time you make decisions in your life that will allow you to maintain your eyesight and limbs. Get rid of the white breads and white rice. Reduce your carb intake to a maximum of 60 per meal. Eat up to 30 carbs as snacks every two hours between meals. Preferably, make those fresh fruits. Never drink any soft drinks that aren't diet. Forget about drinking orange juice and other juices that aren't diet. And, by all means start exercising. Park and walk further. Unless, you don't care about going blind and having your extremities amputated.
     
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  9. Crusty

    Crusty <b>Just Plain Crusty</b>

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    I do not believe DOT has such numbers. They Do require drivers pass a physical and get a Physical Card. Here is what you do. Have her Dr. write a letter stating her conditions. Have it say he believes she is safe to operate a CMV. Have it state she is under his care. Depending on what they find the DOT physical Dr. Will issue a DOT card. DOT card with a waiver. or not issue her one. There may be some faxing back and forth between the Doctors involved. This happend to me last month. After a few days of Dr. #### chat I got a call from the clinic to com down to pick up my card. Now that is cleared up I will repeat what another poster advised: GET HER TO AN ENDROCRONOLGIST!!!:yes2557:
     
  10. LSAgentOZR

    LSAgentOZR Road Train Member

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    Quit eating sugar and drinking diet sodas with aspartame. Aspartame is so sweet, the brain thinks its sugar and secretes insulin anyway. No one has a NORMAL blood glucose of 200-300. That's an asanine statement by someone who holds a license as a medical doctor. Her's may vary between that range, but it's far from normal.

    Have her go on a special diet for a while and see if you can't get it down and balanced. It may not be DOT regs, but may be those companies preferences based on insurance benefits and such. Good luck to you!
     
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  11. Greg750

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    I'm applying for jobs now and I'm very worried about the sugar testing and blood pressure.. I don't have any diagnosis but it's been some time since I've been to the doc and I don't exactly eat very well. W
     
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