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Update for those keeping up with this or future readers trying to follow along from the future. I discovered an app with help of Diabetes groups online. TidePool. It has the data set up just like BBChien above has suggested the FAA wants to see. The catch is, it's not FDA certified like the...

Good afternoon all- I had a visit with my AME who looked over all my Endocrinologist paperwork. 3 years of doctor notes, all my 6mo labs, and my CGM data. While he was not an AME with much SI experience, he did suggest I find a better presentation of my CGM data. He was also kind enough to...

Hey gang. Followup question. I've got a poorly worded note in my FAA medical guide note book I've been keeping and it does not have a source on it, so I'm hoping you can help. It says "only need endocrinologist to provide medical records (3 years.)." I'm guessing my note to myself is saying I...

That's awesome info BrainR! I'll go ahead a start the cardiologist appointment process. I've got my Endo next week, my PCP the next after that, and eyes in March (gunna try to upgrade that one). AME soon to the mix, too. Can't hurt to add a Cardiologist into that mix. For prevention and FAA...

Good to know. Thanks! Do you mind clarifying a few terms? "Coef. of Var" I assume thats another way of showing Standard Deviation in readings. CV = SD/AVG? "Auto Mode" I assume thats Contol IQ or some other closed loop algorithm? "CGM < 6.5%" I have no clue what this one is. "6 Month prior...

Thanks the reply BrianR. Lots of info in here. The last sentence makes it sound like there is an alterative path than waiting for the deferral. Am I reading that correct? More signs are pointing for me to at least reaching out to Dr. Chien. There is no harm in it at worst. At best they help...

Yeah. The advice Im getting from multiple sources is saying to do it myself. Ill be sure to ask them about "difficult" cases. Ill ask the local Flight School and see who they suggest. The wait and see school of thought is not my style. With the backlog of patients my doc has, I dont think...

That's wild. It also makes complete sense. Great advice. Where did you get a stamp with all that? Home Depot?

Will do. My general sources are AOPA, my AME, POA, and Google. In that order until I talk with my AME and determine their competency. But I will keep on my toes so I can respond to any paperwork they may ask for. Thanks

Type 1 insulin pump and CGM, but it doesn't look like the FAA cares about CGMs for class 3.

Op here. Thanks. That should actually simplify things for me. One of my fears was having a doctor just not send the paperwork I needed. I guess I'll have to have my doctor send me all my medical record. That's going to be one huge envelop they get. Good luck to you, too.

I understand why people are not wanting one and all that, but it's close to crazy to not have a way to communicate in this day and age. I've seen experimental that are no more than a guy flapping his arms with a radio. Why not eliminate risk when you can? It's counterintuitive on many levels.

Google Fi. It allows you to bring in your own phones, iphones should be included. It's pay as you go data. It hops network when it needs to/looses signal. It's cheap, and has international stuff. It may not be perfect, but it's worth considering.