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Department of Transportation renewal?

i live in Washington DC and i have a Department of Transportation card that i have renew every 2yrs within the last 2yrs i found out i was borderline diabetic and u can't have a high glucose reading i was told but i not sure HOW HIGH IT CAN'T BE? if anybody within the DVM area no what i'm talkin bout please help me out i have to renew my liscense in two days. PLEASE ONLY PEOPLE WHO REALLY KNOW WHAT THEY ARE TALKIN ABOUT. ok i'm a non insulin diabetic. i have 2 do a 90 day 1ac test if it come back high can they dis qualify me and can i get disabilty cause i can no longer drive for a living 6months ago my level was 14.7 rite now its 9.5 is that good enough 2 keep my DOT card.

Public Comments

1. May a driver who has non-insulin treated diabetes mellitus (treated with oral medication) be certified for 2 years? In all cases, clinical judgment is required. The Medical Examiner decides if the driver's diabetes is adequately controlled, which determines certification, length of certification or disqualification. FMCSA guidelines recommend performing annual examination for vision, neurological function and cardiovascular disease, including hypertension. In general, the diabetic driver should have annual re-certification examinations. Do drivers need to carry the medical certification when driving a CMV? 138 Yes. Drivers must carry a current copy of a medical examination certificate. Is the driver required to provide a copy to the employer? Yes, the motor carrier (employer) is required to keep a copy of the medical card (certificate) on file and the driver is required to keep the medical certificate (and supporting documents as required) with him while driving.