Having been a type 2 diabetic for the last 5 years, and controlling it with Metformin, diet, and some (cough-cough) exercise, the need for testing your own blood and getting blood work done every 3 to 6 months is very important if you want to maintain your health and your driving job.
At my last dot physical in July my blood tested at 190 that morning, but the doctor asked if I had eaten and I said of yes, my regular bowl of grape nuts. He wasn't too concerned then.
Also, this is a tip for all you drivers that are type 2. Please Please Please remember to bring the latest copy of your blood work, specificly your HB1AC results not more than 6 months old to your dot physical. If you don't, you will only get a 3 month card until you produce the test results.
This will save you time, money, and aggrevation at the doctor's.
Codger
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Former Swift Driver now local.
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