Federal diabetes exemption?

Beyond my pay grade.....good luck

 

You could move up here to Canada as we let anyone drive

 

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sour...XhWB6Y&usg=AFQjCNF2H9A5htXmIm9G3op8TYT0_5Inng. Just incase that link doesn't work its the Canadian minister of transportation or transport Canada.

 

I have limited knowledge of the diabetes wavier here although I do know that people with certain diabetes can drive commercially here in Canada. I believe it's Diabetes # 2. Also we have reciprocity with the US. So if you have a valid cdl in the US it generally means you can drive in Canada with that license.

 

USA type 1 diabetes waver is not good N. of us.

 

To the OP, I applied for and was exempted for a short period. I can tell you that having a 250 mg/dl should not be an issue. The Waiver program requires one's blood sugar to be within 100 to 400 mg/dl. Anything outside that range and you cannot drive until rectified. I believe DOT is more concerned about having problematic lows (ie: severe hypoglycemia/passing out). Also keep in mind, that while you are ON DUTY, you must check your blood sugar every 2 to 4 hours.

You will likely find yourself having to battle your doctor some. If he/she is anything like mine, they will want you to tow that 100 mg/dl line as much as possible. Also, even though it says in the paperwork that the exemption process could take up to 6 months, do not reply on that. Mine took 9 months and I already had another by then, which was one of the reasons I let mine drop. The other reason involves all the extra work just to keep the exemption: yearly education classes, eye exams, and quarterly check-ups with diabetes doctor. Even though DOT does allow for lee-way, it may not be enough considering how difficult it can be to line up your home time with a doctor's appointment.

Good luck!