jer.lawrence
Filing Flight Plan
I've seen quite a bit posted, but figured I'd ask here to see if I could maybe get a more specific answer on my case. I'm a Type 2 diabetic -- I was diagnosed at age 28 about 2 years ago. My A1c was 9.6 at the time, but after 3 and 6 months, it was later recorded at 4.9 and 5.1 respectively.
I don't take any medication for it, but it's been around a year and a half since my last bloodwork. I've slacked off a bit and I'm sure my numbers aren't nearly as good as they were that year and a half ago (I'd guess ~6.5 - 7 now, maybe). With that, my blood pressure is slightly elevated (135 / 85 typically).
I've just recently (in the last ~2 weeks) been given the opportunity to start pursuing my pilot's license, and I'm definitely using this as motivation to get healthy.
ALL THAT to get to my question: Should I make an appointment directly with an AME in my area, or should I first go see my primary care to get bloodwork done and see how it comes out before going to see the AME? I just did my discovery flight this past weekend, and my first 'official' lesson is coming up this weekend, so I'm sure it will be at least a few weeks before I 'need' the medical, so I could use that time to try to get my BG and BP back "on track."
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!
I don't take any medication for it, but it's been around a year and a half since my last bloodwork. I've slacked off a bit and I'm sure my numbers aren't nearly as good as they were that year and a half ago (I'd guess ~6.5 - 7 now, maybe). With that, my blood pressure is slightly elevated (135 / 85 typically).
I've just recently (in the last ~2 weeks) been given the opportunity to start pursuing my pilot's license, and I'm definitely using this as motivation to get healthy.
ALL THAT to get to my question: Should I make an appointment directly with an AME in my area, or should I first go see my primary care to get bloodwork done and see how it comes out before going to see the AME? I just did my discovery flight this past weekend, and my first 'official' lesson is coming up this weekend, so I'm sure it will be at least a few weeks before I 'need' the medical, so I could use that time to try to get my BG and BP back "on track."
Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!