Type 2 diabetes

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  1. freakhazerd

    freakhazerd Light Load Member

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    I've been driving for awhile and my friend is looking to strat driving also. He told me he has type 2 diabetes. He isn't on medication because he doesn't need to be. Will the dot physical except this? Does he need to get a doctor's note? I know the dot is strict so I have no idea of how to advise Him for type 2 diabetes.
     
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  3. skateboardman

    skateboardman Road Train Member

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    That's unusual to have type 2 and not be on meds, the only restriction is if you take insulin
     
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    You sure its actually Type II w/meds and not just high A1C levels ?

    Huge number of people in the USA has high A1C levels ( pre-diabetic)
    but are not on meds.

    Just gotta get the body back in line with weight loss and proper diet.
     
  5. Rex012

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    My dad has diabetes type 2 and takes medicine. He still drives:)
     
  6. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    On your DOT physical it asks you do you have diabetes, and how do you control it. I think the options are with insulin, pills, diet and exercise. Also if you state if you have diabetes they will test your blood sugar and A1C during the physical. I think it has to be less than 200 blood glucose and 8 or below on A1c
     
  7. skateboardman

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    I have never hD them test my blood sugar or A1C at a physical. Been type 2 on meds for a long while
     
  8. bigkev1115

    bigkev1115 Road Train Member

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    I guess it depends on the Dr.
     
  9. miss elvee

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    Hubby has it and he drives. Just control your diet and exercise.
     
  10. freakhazerd

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    Thanks everyone I'll tell him to check out this post.
     
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