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I am looking to apply for a 3rd class medical at some point this year. I am in my mid 30s, athletic (runner) in excellent health overall and normal BMI. The only issue I can see is my latest physical had an A1C result come back at 5.7 (prediabetes range). This is up from 5.6 the last time. Apparently this is common in my family as I have relatives who have sat at around this A1C range for years with no issues. I have tested my glucose and found no unusual spikes. I can eat a massive plate of pasta and be lucky to reach 130 before falling. My fasting glucose was 98 from the same labs the A1C came back from. My personal test showed as low as 82 fasting up to 96 after eating high carb the night before. I have no plan to make any major changes other than continuing to monitor A1C yearly.
I have read that prediabetes is a CACI diagnosis. Are there any hurdles I need to pass or specific documentation an AME will need from my general doctor for this? I want to be as prepared as possible to avoid a deferral. Thanks.
I have read that prediabetes is a CACI diagnosis. Are there any hurdles I need to pass or specific documentation an AME will need from my general doctor for this? I want to be as prepared as possible to avoid a deferral. Thanks.