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im pretty sure but not 100% that as long as you can hear with both ears you'll be okay. im guessing its like the vision requirements you're allowed corrective lenses. in your case the aide.

 

Hearing aids are fine, as long as you pass the hearing test with the hearing aide on. In your case, with an implanted hearing aid, having backup, non-implantable hearing aide would be a good idea, in case the implanted one ever failed. Your examiner would need the records from the ENT doctor that manages the device, so go ahead and get those records in your possession.

 

the only part about my hearing aid is the screw in the skull the rest of it is outside the head. Look up BAHA hearing aids. Other than that I think I am ok...I am just waiting on getting the device programmed before they let me get on the dog to go. Shouldn't be too much longer.

 

What about Hernias ?

 

OK - I thought you had something different, like a cochlear implant. With the BAHA device, all you would need is a set of spare batteries, which you probably already have.

 

No because your not insulin dependant, as it's been said don't volunteer that! I'd also STRONGLY recommend switching permanently to a low carb diet which will keep it in check and not allow it to get worse. Swap that sugar for Splenda buddy!

 

The hernia must be documented, and examined.

If you have had a hernia for a long time, and it does not cause discomfort or "interfere with the control or safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle" then it really isn't an issue. This is the case for most small and possibly even medium sized hernias.

If you regularly see a physician, it can be helpful to bring your records from your regularly treating physician so you can prove the hernia is not an issue. Especially if the hernia is large and it has been evaluated and/or treated.

There are some types of hernias that you don't want to fool around with, so if your medical examiner thinks you are at risk of developing a "strangulated hernia" - an event where intestine get trapped and pinched off inside the hernia - then you may need further testing, or repair of the hernia. Or if the hernia prevents you exerting yourself or prevents you from making sudden movement, as might be required during the operation of a CMV.

 

First, make sure you actually have the diagnosis of diabetes. Some people have been told that "their sugar a little bit high" or have been warned about diabetes, but don't actually carry the diagnosis. Most doctors, including myself prior to becoming NRCME certified, don't realize the ramifications of diabetes on your livelyhood.

The diabetes regs get pretty complicated, but for diet controlled diabetes, you CAN get a two year certificate, but will more likely get a one year, since that is the recommendation. If you take pills for diabetes, then there is still no "waiting period" upon starting diabetes pills, but you can say bye-bye to the two year certification - one year is all you can get.

Insulin is the big deal - starting insulin use will require a one or two month waiting period to adjust to the insulin, and insulin use also requires a waiver issued by FMCSA (not the medical examiner). Do everything you can to prevent your diabetes to the point that it requires insulin!


Also, a word about Splenda, and other artificial sweeteners - there is some evidence that using artificial sweetens can cause spikes in blood sugar - think of it this way - when you taste sugar, your taste buds communicate with your brain, and rest of your body to "get ready" for the sugar, so your body can starting preparing for it and quickly metabolize it However, if you get that sweet taste without sugar, then your body may stop preparing. The blood sugar then rises when real sugar is ingested, because it has been "faked out" and has stopped the process dealing with sugar as soon as it is tasted. Just a theory, but enough for me to start taking my coffee black. (by the way, I used to put like 6 splenda's in my coffee, and though not diabetic, I had a few fasting blood sugars a little higher than I would like. Once I stopped the splenda, my fasting sugar dropped nicely - so maybe there is something to it)

 

Unless your a type 1, guarantee you could control it with Atkins. For whatever reason I work with a lot of Diabetics ( all drive) and my wife is a type 2 as well. None of them on insulin or pills. My wife keeps metformin in case she spends a weekend eating like an idiot or something but no more insulin. You can't spike your sugars when you don't eat anything that spikes it!