Wed Oct 09, 2002 7:01 pm
#2008
I am a type 2 diabetic (diagnosed after gaining my PPL and CAA medical). Rules are complex, but generally fair. I am controlled on diet only, but the CAA will accept certain tablets that are not likely to make you hypo (metformin for example). They require an annual report from my consultant (a copy of the letter to my GP usually suffices, and costs nowt).
Hba1c levels should be reasonable. I am able to gain a class 2 JAA medical aswell on the same basis (haven't checked class one - don't need it). The FAA will certainly issue class 1's to type 2 diabetics.
Don't let it put you off. Eat well, keep exercising and make sure your weight stays down. There's great things in the pipeline with diabetic control.