Any insulin using CDL holders out there??

[xzostd1]

Slightly off topic except that diabetic drivers watch there diet closely. I'am looking to converse with a driver that had to go through the FMCSA insulin exemption process. Also any input on a forum link onDiabetic CDL holders would be welcome.
Bill Landstar Stepdeck

[matcat]

As far as I know if you take insulin you can't drive, period.

[xzostd1]

The FMCs provide a exemption process which is very detailed and very selective. I also can be a pilot (which I am) and use insulin.
Bill

[Uturn2001]

Yes there is an exemption program in place. Never went through it myself but I have researched it being diabetic myself. Pretty much you end up having to do a few backflips through flaming hoops to get the exemption which can be granted for any time period from 3 months to 2 years.

[headborg]

Yes there is an exemption program in place. Never went through it myself but I have researched it being diabetic myself. Pretty much you end up having to do a few backflips through flaming hoops to get the exemption which can be granted for any time period from 3 months to 2 years.


That's a good way to describe it- considering out of the hundreds of thousands of CDL holders there's only been less than a hundred who've been granted a wavier.

Basically, Diabetes is the "kiss of death" to us drivers. Just a matter of time before we are no longer qualified. And considering that most of us have been diabetic for several years before we finally reached the point( bad health) that we finally pissed sugar during a once every 2 year DOT physical. My doctor told me- that I probably have 5 years max before I need insulin ( cause you've probably already been diabetic for 5 years)

[xzostd1]

In the last 8 days I have seen my endo, optometrist and family doctor. DOT physical at 8am tomorrow which will complete the paperwork. The DOT people will give me an answer in < 180 days.
Bill