Need info on having diabetes

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  1. amtrack

    amtrack Light Load Member

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    Im a 25 year old male been trucking for 2 years last week i was diagnosed with diabetes i am now out of work until its under control. The company i drive for still has me employed so when i get this under control i can go back driving, but for the mean time does anyone have any advice or know a way to make some money for bills and food. Thanks
     
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  3. CrappieJunkie

    CrappieJunkie Wishin' I was fishin'

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    Fast food??? Pizza Delivery, retail....see if your company will hire to clean terminal etc.
     
  4. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    unemployment, you should qualify for medical reasons. I'm sure your doctor has given you a new diet and exercise program. Good luck.
     
  5. RickyDickyDo

    RickyDickyDo Heavy Load Member

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    You have type 2? if so are you on pills or shots? Under control is lowering your A1C, what was it when tested? there is a waver that can be applied for to let you keep driving in state, check with dot med online.
     
  6. baha

    baha Road Train Member

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    Many hospitals have free class on how to handle having it at first, some work on dock can help you back in shape, amer. diabetes association or their mag. find a good diabetes doc. that will give you the correct type of meds,
     
  7. amtrack

    amtrack Light Load Member

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    I got type 2 just started pills ,cant work for company like on the dock because there not in my state
     
  8. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Uber.com if your car is in pretty good condition.

    Some courier services don't require a CDL; Google for those.
     
  9. Jerry12

    Jerry12 Heavy Load Member

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    Keep it simple: 1), Buy a stationary Bike, work it 3x per week, (try to get up to :90 min of continuous activity per session.). 2), Food: no fried food, eat alot of greens 3x per day, 3), increase your daily fiber intact. 4), Eat raw green bananas once daily, (resistant starch). (no soda pop). Invest in your health while off from work.
     
  10. RickyDickyDo

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    A1C number?
     
  11. Jerry12

    Jerry12 Heavy Load Member

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    Work: Look for a lumping service.
     
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