Diabetes : What to Expect at the Flight Physical
Item 48: FAA Policies on the Airman Medical Exam
Apr 2014
Guidance is compiled and interpreted by professional pilots and physicians at FlightPhysical.com from the 2014 AME Guide pages 154-155, FAA and FDA web data (www.FAA.gov & www.FDA.gov), instructions specified in the Aeronautical Information Manual, Federal Air Surgeon Bulletins from 1999-2015, and 14 CFR Part 61 and Part 67 (the FARs).
Hyperglycemic Conditions | |||
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DISEASE/CONDITION |
CLASS |
EVALUATION DATA |
DISPOSITION |
Diabetes Insipidus | All | Submit all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects |
Requires FAA Decision |
Pre-Diabetes (Metabolic Syndrome, Impaired Fasting Glucose, Insulin Resistance, Glucose Elevation/Intolerance, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) | All | Review all pertinent medical records; current status to include names and dosage of medication(s) and side effects | See Pre-Diabetes Worksheet (PDF version). If airman meets all certification criteria - Issue. All others require FAA decision. Submit all evaluation data. |
Diabetes Mellitus - Diet Controlled | All | See Diabetes Mellitus - Diet Controlled Protocol | If no glycosuria and normal HbA1c - Issue All others require FAA decision. Submit all evaluation data. |
Diabetes Mellitus II - Medication Controlled (non insulin) | All | See Diabetes Mellitus II - Medication Controlled (non insulin) Protocol | Initial Special Issuance - Requires FAA Decision Followup Special Issuances - See AASI Protocol |
Diabetes Mellitus I & II - Insulin Treated | All | See Diabetes Mellitus I & II - Insulin Treated Protocol | Requires FAA Decision |
This page discussed the Diabetes portion of the General Systemic section of the Fight Physical Examination required of pilots.
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