Personal health question....

NewLove · 12-06-2008, 03:05 PM

What does a Person with Diabetes have to do,get, in order to go for his 6 pack license??

N3NFX · 12-10-2008, 06:59 PM

NL, check out Mariners website, under assist me (link below). All else fails, email the folks in WVA, iasknmc@uscg.mil
http://www.marinerslearningsystem.co...qualifiers.pdf

wmalloy382 · 12-11-2008, 07:27 AM

I know a guy that has it and is licensed. I believe the only thing you have to do is show that it is under control w/ no episodes.. i/e passing out...

I would think some doctor statement would be good enough as long as your sight was still reasonable too. I also "think" this applies only to insulin dependant diabetics. Diet controlled should be even easier.

bj · 12-17-2008, 10:27 AM

I just got my OUPV license this past summer and I have diabetes. I had to have the AC1 (?) blood test done just before submitting my application packet. I think the test had to be done within the last 30 days from the date you submitted your packet. Your AC1 reading had to be below 8.0. I hope my numbers are correct but to be sure call the Coast Guard REC where you will apply and they will be able to tell you what is acceptable and the time period the test has to be done in. You should not have any problems unless you have had problems in the past with your diabetes. Good luck.