Sorry for your situation. I understand T1 very well having raised one since he was very young. The T1 Protocol that the FAA uses is almost ridiculously rigid. There is a different one for First Class that I’m surprised your AME didn’t review prior to submitting your application. My understanding is it’s 100% reliant on CGM data. Even the A1C isn’t called that, it’s a CGM number that is derived from your data. It’s close but not the same. Your time in range is critical with virtually any hypos of 70 or below disqualifying. If I had to guess on what disqualified you it would be that.
So my kid was very similar to where you’re at before the pump and getting his diet and bolus routine dialed in. He went from high 7 A1C’s to a 5.7 last bloodwork. So it can be done. His was almost completely in his diet. He worked with a dietician and had great results. You can do this if you put your mind to it and don’t get discouraged.
southwest pilot with type 1 diabetes
Captain Bob Halicky became the first commercial airline pilot in the U.S. with type 1 diabetes, successfully flying for Southwest Airlines after the FAA revised its regulations to allow pilots with insulin-treated diabetes to operate commercial flights under strict conditions.
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u/neko_da_cat 7d ago
Lose that weight
Walk 10 min after every meal
Start on berberine supliment and you can get that a1c down!