Insulin Use or Pills for Type-2 Diabetes CDL Drivers

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  1. Dec 4, 2011 #1
    cpttuttle

    cpttuttle Medium Load Member

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    i am a type-2 dibetic who had a heart attack in july.i am planning to return to driving in febuary.i am currently using insulin,though i am not dependent on it.in other words,if i can't use it,i'm not going into a coma.i can come off it and go back on pills,but it's easier with insulin.so my ? is,does the law say any insulin use needs a waiver,or does dependency?
     
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  3. Dec 5, 2011 #2
    Scalemaster

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    REGULATION
    391.41 Physical qualifications for drivers
    (b) A person is physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle if that person—
    (3) Has no established medical history or clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus currently requiring insulin for control;

    GUIDANCE TO PHYSICIANS
    391.43
    Diabetes. If insulin is necessary to control a diabetic driver's condition, the driver is not qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle in interstate commerce. If mild diabetes is present and it is controlled by use of an oral hypoglycemic drug and/or diet and exercise, it should not be considered disqualifying. However, the driver must remain under adequate medical supervision.

    I hope that helps.
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2011 #3
    blueknightnc14

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    dependent is the key word. I take 2 pills and ! shot before bed. My Dr says im fine. I go in every 3 months and my test are always fine
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2011 #4
    stanman63

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    if you have to take a shot you cant drive!
     
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  7. Dec 9, 2011 #5
    Polky55

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    I was diagnosed with Type 2 in March of this year. I Take 'Glucophage' once in the morning and once at night. Also take take 'Synthroid' for my Thyroid. I see the Dr. every 3 months...The Dr. signed off on a 1 yr. medical card...so, good to go.
     
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  8. Dec 10, 2011 #6
    Roadmedic

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    I think you both need to review the recent rules. FMCSA does allow for a waiver on interstate driving for diabetes. They also are allowed to drive intrastate as well.

    http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/medical/exemptions.htm
     
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  9. Dec 10, 2011 #7
    CondoCruiser

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    Yes there is a waiver for type 1. Also they are about to lift the restrictions where any diabetic can drive if it's controlled.

    Type 2 is okay as long as it's controlled.
     
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  10. Dec 10, 2011 #8
    LSAgentOZR

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    The key as you know regardless of which route you take is to maintain a low carb, balanced diet, eating pretty close to the same times 4-5 times a day to maintain balance in your blood glucose. Avoid white breads, buns, etc. and check your sugar all day long. Not so much to stay driving, but to combat this god awful disease and fight it as long as possible. If you don't take it seriously, you will lose your feet, your eye sight, etc. its simply a matter of time.
     
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  11. Dec 10, 2011 #9
    cpttuttle

    cpttuttle Medium Load Member

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    thanx everyone.since the attack,i've been controlling everything pretty good.a-1-c is 7.4.at the the attack it was 11.6,and 2 months before that 8.1.cholesteral is way better,all normal for a normal person,but since i had a heart attack,they want better.
     
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  12. Dec 10, 2011 #10
    shredfit1

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    Gasp! Are you saying a working DOT officer doesn't know all the rules and exemptions?

    What should we do now? Write more rules of course... gotta love the gov't.
     
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