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01-30-2006, 01:26 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North West Ohio
Posts: 21
| |  Type one diabetes with CDL's
Is the anybody out there that has a CDL and was and Over the road driver.
I just found out that the U S Department of Transportation. Is giving out
Waivers for drivers on Insulin. I talk to a lady said it takes 6 months.
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01-30-2006, 02:35 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vermont, 50 miles from nowhere
Posts: 2,245
| | | When did this happen? The last I knew, if you were insulin dependant with a CDL, you could not drive interstate. I got this information 6/05. It would be nice if they lifted it.
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01-30-2006, 03:18 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Under 6' of snow, Maine
Posts: 180
| | | I got a CDL 1 just weeks before I was DX. Do you have more info or a link? thanks.
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01-30-2006, 04:13 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North West Ohio
Posts: 21
| |  Diabetes and your CDL
I was told it will take up to 6 months to get the waiver if you are on
Insulin. If you call this number they will send you you the paper work
need to get it started. I call and was told it wood be mailed out. So now
wait and see what is going to happen. 202-366-2990
The med card in Ohio is a joke. I know 5 or 6 drivers on Insulin in the last
2 years still driving.    |
01-30-2006, 05:57 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Under 6' of snow, Maine
Posts: 180
| | | What are your opinions on this- like I said I have a class 1 CDL, but I have never notified the DMV that I am type 1 insulin dependant, so I have no restrictions. I just never told them when I renewed because I didn't want the hassle. Anyone else?
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01-30-2006, 06:01 PM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vermont, 50 miles from nowhere
Posts: 2,245
| | | It's okay for you to be insulin dependant, as long as you're not driving over state lines. I drive in state and have no problems. My Dr has to fill out form stating that I'm not having lows. Check with your state DMV.
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Take care of your body. Where else are you going to live? |
01-30-2006, 06:12 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: USA
Posts: 1,918
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Originally Posted by discordia What are your opinions on this- like I said I have a class 1 CDL, but I have never notified the DMV that I am type 1 insulin dependant, so I have no restrictions. I just never told them when I renewed because I didn't want the hassle. Anyone else? | I think as long as you are safe there should be no restrictions.
I would not tell them I was type 1 insulin dependant untill they ask you.
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01-30-2006, 10:25 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 118
| | | Does anyone know about driving permits?
I just turned 15 and was going to take my permit test soon.. but after hearing this I'm almost getting freaked out. It's not my actual license yet, I still have to have a parent in the car with me.
I'm wondering if I should tell the DMV about me having insulin-dependent diabetes, or if there are any restrictions at this level even.
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01-30-2006, 11:00 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Do Dah, OZ, aka Kansas
Posts: 4,466
| | | Some States do require it and put it on the DL. Check your states DMV site. There should be something on there if it's required. |
01-31-2006, 03:41 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,244
| | | This has been a debated issue before and pretty much the theory is if they don't ask, don't tell. Don't volunteer to the BMV that you are diabetic because in some states you need more paperwork and forms from your doctor's office. However, if they ask if you have any medical conditions, then you are pretty much obligated to tell them because if they later find out somehow you didn't tell them, they could suspend your license.
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01-31-2006, 05:32 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: pa, usa
Posts: 454
| | | I have a class 1 cdl,... but umm I never mentioned it with the dont ask, dont tell part,.. the only problem I ever had was when I went to get a haz - mat permit for the load I was driveing, they did a urine test that came back with high sugars.... and I was told that type 1's at that time in NY could not have a haz - mat permit, but went again the next week, with my blood sugar normal, they found no sugar spilling into my urine, so I just got a one..... but as it stands, right now i just keep re-newing in PA and just wont tell them about my type 1......
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01-31-2006, 08:21 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,576
| | The American Diabetes Association has the following information on their website regarding Diabetics & CDL's. http://www.diabetes.org/advocacy-and...ion/CDLFAQ.jsp |
01-31-2006, 11:23 AM
| | Member | | Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 155
| | | Wow I am about to become very unpopular :/
My personal opinion is that we SHOULD inform anyone necessary that we are Diabetic, whether it means extra paperwork or restriction.
I believe we have a responsibility to society at large to do so.
I seriously don't want anyone who has siezures, hypos, etc. hiding it from proper authorities (which would restrict them,) - then losing control and killing my kids.
I am Type 1, and I think to be open and honest is the responsible thing to do.
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01-31-2006, 11:29 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,244
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Originally Posted by Aftiel Wow I am about to become very unpopular :/
My personal opinion is that we SHOULD inform anyone necessary that we are Diabetic, whether it means extra paperwork or restriction.
I believe we have a responsibility to society at large to do so.
I seriously don't want anyone who has siezures, hypos, etc. hiding it from proper authorities (which would restrict them,) - then losing control and killing my kids.
I am Type 1, and I think to be open and honest is the responsible thing to do.
- Aftiel | I'm not sure how each state does it, but I know in Ohio it's useless to report it. All it does is add a restriction on renewing the license. But as for an officer running your license on the road, they would have no idea why you have a medical restriction. If it specifically said why you had a medical restriction then I would think it would be more important to tell. Also though, this may apply to only Ohio. I'm not sure how other states handle driver's licenses.
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●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
●Animas pumper since December of 2002
~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
~IR 1200 (Jan. 2005 - ?)
●LifeScan OneTouch UltraSmart Diabetes is an Art, NOT a Science. You must master the control by skills and not by knowledge alone. |
01-31-2006, 12:55 PM
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I am a: Type 1.5 | | Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hogwarts, Hobbiton, the Galactic Milieu &Ks when I have to be here
Posts: 4,299
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