Diabetes? The FAA Has a Path at Every Level.
Whether your diabetes is diet-controlled, managed with oral medications, or treated with insulin — the FAA has a certification pathway. Your path depends on your treatment level.
Three Pathways by Treatment Level
Diet-controlled diabetes has the simplest path with an expedited FAA review. Oral medications require an initial Special Issuance, after which your AME can handle renewals. Insulin requires ongoing Special Issuance with continuous glucose monitoring and specialist evaluation.
The wrong pathway or missing documentation can add months to your certification. Knowing which path applies to your exact situation is essential.
Treatment Changes Affect Your Path
If your treatment changes — say you go from diet-controlled to oral medications, or from oral to insulin — your certification pathway changes too. Each step up requires additional documentation and a different FAA process.
Planning ahead means you're not caught off guard when your treatment evolves.
How Clear to Proceed Helps
Our assessment identifies your exact diabetes pathway based on your treatment level, medication list, and certificate class — then gives you a personalized roadmap so you know exactly what to prepare before your AME appointment.
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