Diabetes

Question 1

If you require insulin for control of your diabetes and have a clinical dx documenting that requirement you (may/may not) be qualified

Answer 1

MAY NOT

Question 2

How long should you certify someone with DM

Answer 2

You can certify for 2 years but 1 year is recommended

Question 3

When can you certify someone with DM?

Answer 3

If they meet all other physical requirements AND do not require insulin AND their disease does not interfere with their ability to drive

Question 4

What must not have happened in the past 12 months or twice in the last 5 years with a DM patient?

Answer 4

A hypoglycemic episode that resulted in seizure, LOC, need of assistance from another person, or cognitive impairment that occurred without warning

Question 5

A person with DM will be disqualified if they have loss of what?

Answer 5

Loss of positional sensation or pedal sensation (neuropathy in feet).

Question 6

Resting tachycardia is a disqualifier in a DM patient?

Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

Orthostatic hypotension is a disqualifier in a DM patient?

Answer 7

Yes

Question 8

Is peripheral neuropathy or retinopathy a disqualifying factor in DM?

Answer 8

Yes