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  1. Overcoming FAA Nonsense ~ Denied - Pilots of America

    Apr 16, 2023 · I might also add I am diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). As expected, the AME deferred to the FAA. Several months later I received the expected news that the FAA had not been …

  2. CACI - Pre-Diabetes Worksheet (Updated 4/29/15) (Metabolic Syndrome, Impaired Fasting Glucose, Insulin Resistance, Glucose Elevation/Intolerance, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) The Examiner must …

  3. MOUNJARO FOR WEIGHT LOSS - Pilots of America

    Jan 13, 2010 · Mounjaro was recently approved for A1C reduction in patients with type II diabetes. Like other drugs in it's class it causes weight loss (in a good way), and does so in such an effective way …

  4. Diabetes and 3rd Class Medical - Pilots of America

    Jan 13, 2010 · Even if you have type 2, the Special issuance is entitled, "Diabetes mellitus requiring the use of insulin" (whether type 1 or type 2). ....the new frontier is IDDM-1 insulin, First class Here's …

  5. AOPA. Do they really help? - Pilots of America

    Jan 30, 2012 · I also took advantage of Dr. Bruce's generousity to answer email questions. Because of Dr. B's guidance, I had everything gathered, organized and ready for my Sleep Apnea and Diabetes …

  6. Testosterone Replacement Therapy - Pilots of America

    Dec 5, 2010 · The reality is that the picture is rarely clear, and inadequate/disrupted sleep can cause a host of secondary symptoms (appetite, mood, libido, fatigue, concentration, etc.) which can often …

  7. A1C Prediabetes - Pilots of America

    Aug 9, 2022 · Unless there's a history of hypoglycemic symptoms or an A1c of at least 6.5% that you're aware of beyond what OP posted, I fail to see how the FAA guidelines support your assertion. If you …

  8. Voluntary (calcium) heart scan - what am I risking? - Pilots of America

    Feb 2, 2024 · An elevated score doesn’t necessarily mean you have Coronary Disease. If the score is significantly elevated, and depending on risk factors (family history, diabetes, blood pressure, abnl …

  9. If you are denied a medical, are you denied forever?

    Jul 31, 2013 · You must have your diabetes under control with medication or insulin. Get an official note from your doctor, and make sure it's worded how you want. Wording is the BIG thing here, and can …

  10. What happens if you "Fail" a Medical Exam | Pilots of America

    Jul 23, 2019 · Hello all, I am a 45 y/o student pilot trying to understand the nature of the FAA medical exams. What happens if you go in thinking you're healthy, but find out you have some disqualifying …