DOT physical

Discussion in 'Driver Health' started by Joseph55, Feb 8, 2017.

  1. Joseph55

    Joseph55 Bobtail Member

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    Hey there guys, I'm curious on how this Dot physical works for someone with type 1 diabetes works. I just started a route delivery job that doesn't require a CDL but a DOT physical. Will I still be able to pass the test and get a card? I'm from Texas also and don't really know where to go. Please help! Thanks
     
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  3. Skate-Board

    Skate-Board Road Train Member

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    If your sugar level is OK for the physical then keep your freaking mouth shut!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
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  4. ASmallFleetDriver

    ASmallFleetDriver Light Load Member

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    Thats part of the driver history they have to ask you though :eek:
     
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  5. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    To get an accurate answer you should call the doctor.
     
  6. scottlav46

    scottlav46 Road Train Member

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    The trouble with keepin your mouth shut (and I'm a big proponent of keepin your mouth shut) is that if something were to happen accident-wise and the authorities dug into your background a bit, they'd find out the omission and you, my friend, would be swinging in the breeze.

    And I'm almost positive (which means check for yourself) that if you are insulin dependent you cannot get a medical card.

    I wish you luck.
     
  7. Duurtipoker

    Duurtipoker Medium Load Member

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    https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sites/fmc...International standards evidence rpt 2010.pdf
     
  8. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    You can be diabetic and don't have to take insulin.My dad just watched what he ate and tried not to let his blood sugar get above 100.
     
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  9. scottlav46

    scottlav46 Road Train Member

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    Well yah with type 2 diabetes you don't always need insulin but by definition type 1 diabetics have to take it cuz they body doesn't produce it. And the OP said he was type 1 in the initial post. But thanks for the education...
     
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  10. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    No,thank you for the education.I didn't know that.
     
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