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Which of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving a... nd at least once every 2 hours while driving C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every 6 months D) Maintain a Hemoglobin A1C value less than 7 - ✔✔A. Drivers with diabetes should self monitor blood glucose before driving and every 4 hours while driving. Blood glucose monitoring logs should be submitted annually. There is no specific requirement for HgA1C level. Drivers with insulin dependent diabetes: A) May be certified for a maximum of 6 months B) Must maintain a hemoglobin A1C level of less than 7 to qualify for certification C) Cannot be certified if they have a history of myocardial infarction D) May be eligible for a diabetes exemption - ✔✔D) Drivers with insulin dependent diabetes cannot be certified but may be eligible for a diabetes exemption Which of the following is true? A) A driver with diabetes who uses insulin does not meet the minimum requirements of 49 CFR Part 391.41 B) The most important concert related to medication use for treating diabetes is hyperglycemia C) Peripheral neuropathy is not a disqualifying condition D) Diabetes is not a coronary heart disease (CHD) equivalent condition - ✔✔A) The greatest risk for medication use for drivers with diabetes in hypoglycemia, not hyperglycemia. Peripheral neuropathy is disqualifying condition. Diabetes is a CHD equivalent condition. What is the recommended certification interval for a driver with diabetes mellituse who does not use insulin? A) Three months B) Six months C) One year D) Two years - ✔✔C) Drivers with non-insulin dependent diabetes should be certified for a maximum of one year [Show More]

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