| in the early 80's I applied for a motorcycle roadracing license and was denied due to my diabetes. Of course I did not take this lightly nor sitting down. We had a meeting with the board and My endo explained I was healthier then most people he knew and my heart was stronger then kids half my age due to the activities I participated in. I also explained I would test before each race and if it were below a certain level I'd just sit it out. With the help of my endo and a lawyer we solved this issue.
I can remember one July, it was HOT out. right before a race my BS was 80 so decided to sit this one out. Later in the day one of the race officals asked why I didn't make the last race? what was wrong with the bike? I said......nothing wrong with the bike. My BS was low, yea I could crammed a snickers bar down my throat and probably been ok BUT......with 100 degree temps, wearing full race leathers and me going 160 mph should I really out there being PROBABLY ok? I think not.
After that no one ever kept an eye on me nor did they ever question me about it again.
ALASKA  | 
