Diabetes Waivers

Why not call or email the FMCSA and see if they have list of endo's that has helped out other drivers in your area? There has got to be one that will...I did a search and found a site that may help...vitals.com and healthgrades.com..Go to the sites and go to the doctor search...One I saw on the site was a Dr. Terry Meriden, MD (Endocrinologist) - Doctor in Peoria Ill ...I used to go through Peoria every weekend 4 times in a row on a plant transfers. Your husband may have to go even farther than 50 miles.. I've spent close to a $1000.00 just trying to get my paperwork done.(This was the doctor fees, tests,etc....) That's not payed yet either. That comes outta my pocket. I wish you and your husband luck with this but the main thing is DON'T give up. Let me know if you would how you make out. Here is a break down of the mileage and time it would take to go to Peoria..Trip distance: 80.17 mi Time: 1 hr 38 mins that was gotten from yahoo maps...I hope this helps...Later

 

Has his old job agreed to take him back with the proper paperwork or will he be looking for a new one?

I ask because this has come up and the companies right now haven't been kind with exceptions lately. Try to get some info on a conditional prehire before spending any big bucks out of pocket for a special endo.

 

Ok here is the biggest problem that I just read that you wrote ... he doesn't take care of himself when he is away for days at a time...First thing is that with this waiver you MUST keep your blood sugars under control plus you must record them all the time plus you must be checked by the doctor plus he must be recert every year...It's a tough row to hoe but if he wants to drive again then he'll do what it takes to keep hiw A1C down....I wish him good luck. Has he gotten a copy of the reg's about the waiver from FMCSA website and read all of it ?

 

The truck stop industry does not have much for the type 1,or 2 trucker or any healthy foods.Most are loaded with sodium,fast food,trucking companys also don,t consider having fitness in corperated into the job.to improve the driver longterm health. we are steering wheel holders.

 

As of the first of last week I receive by certified mail !!!!!!!!!!! My federal waiver issued by the FMCSA !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now to get my CDL'S back.. I have been studying for the written test.. Yes as it says it takes no less than 180 days for a YES OR A NO...Anyone interested in giving a old hand ,a new job at driving again??? Let me know!!!!!!!! wimagra !!!! Tell your hubby to keep trying because if I can pass this he can toooooo!!!!!!

 

I have type II - no insulin or meds. Get a refrigerator... you'll have to measure the truck first, then go to Lowes, BestBuy, etc. and get a real fridge. I prefer the kind with a separate freezer compartment - works better that way. Then stock it from a supermarket. WallyWorld has plenty of parking, and many are easy access from a nearby truck route.

Voila! You can eat healthy. The way I figure it, by staying out of the truckstops, the fridge pays for itself in a couple of weeks with the money you save over paying McD's, et al, to kill you.

 

I am considering trying Byetta myself to control my diabetes. Did it work good while he was OTR with care and control?