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I'm 62 and 6' and six months ago I hit 250 lbs and my A1C was in the mid 6 range. I was on Metformin 1000 mg x2 per day.... I decided to start walking 1-2 miles per day and change my diet. 60 days ago I was at 242 and 5.9 AIC. Today I weighed 227 and continue to walk each day. My Dr. decreased...

Spoke with the local Senior AME today concerning the A1C and other meds. He said that as long as I can produce a recent A1c within the past 30 days with a reading less than 6.5 and a statement from my physician that my blood sugar is ok, no problem passing the exam whether I stay on Metformin...

Thank you all for the valuable information and encouragement.

I found the list of allowed and mine show up on the approved on a "case by case" basis... that is encouraging. Will do the introductory flight real soon...

Just purchased Shorty's Learn to Fly course to get me started while gathering info for the upcoming medical exam. I figured at my age I should start this way and get past the med exam before starting the actual flying lessons. I think I'm in decent shape other than having to take a small...

Hello from Georgia!