Diabetes Type II and my Medical Card question.

Most of us have Type II Diabetes. Probably most people in the USA have it, due to diet and sedentary lifestyle.
Just keep the medical card until it's time for another physical. The Metformin won't disqualify you. List it on the medications when you get your next physical. Take your perscription with you just in case the doctor asks. They've never asked me though. The doctor will probably check your blood sugar anyway.
Don't worry or your blood pressure may go up...lol.

 

My bf just had his new physical done last month and he also has type 2 diabetes. The dr didn't ask for anything documentation wise. All they did was check his level and I believe his A1C.

 

Type II is NOT a killer to your medical care...as long as it controlled with ORAL meds---and they now have a waiver
for Insulin use. A lot of hoops to jump thru but can be done.....

 

I have type II, I have controlled it with diet, cut off the Metformin and have been steady with the monthly A1C at 5.0-5.2...

I must admit that I occasionally have Lupus issues, Methotexate and Prednisone (raises Blood sugar index)

There has been no issue with big Bro....

.... Philip

 

You're better off with your control than most. When I had my first physical @ Swift, they did both a pee test and checked blood sugar. According to DOT, at the time of physical your A1C must be 8 or lower OR your blood sugar level must be 200 or less at the time of testing; which, obviously, yours is. Also, the clinic should fax a request to your doctor office requesting current A1C.

You will be fine. I was borderline when I went to Swift Academy. I was on Byetta and Metformin the day I had my physical. My sleeping had been jacked up from the Greyhound trip from Wichita, KS to Memphis, TN. Additionally, I had to get up extra early to get "processed". Since I hadn't had anything to eat and I hadn't had my meds, my liver was dumping sugar. When they checked me, my blood sugar was over 200. After explaining what I went through, they shipped me back to the hotel and gave me time to eat, take meds and get my blood sugar down. I went back a few hours later and my number was below 100. It was funny though, the nurse was like, "Oh, well that's too low now." I rolled my eyes.

I survived 2 years on the road before my diabetes got the best of me. The Byetta was no longer working and I had to go on insulin which forced me out. Don't let insulin stop you though. The FMCSA has an exemption program for well controlled diabetics on insulin. It'll take about a year start to finish, but it will allow one to drive while on insulin. I was on the program, but I landed a job I liked that's not trucking related and the insurance isn't great; so, I can't always afford treatment/meds. Thus, I pulled myself off the program because I couldn't keep up with their requirements.

Good luck to you!

 

I believe they will find out from the DOT examiner regardless. Don't quote me on that though.

 

As long as your a1c is that good and they don't find sugar in your urine, you are good to go.