DOT Exam- Diabetes Questions & Answers 100% Correct

Minimum HgbA1c for diagnosis of diabetes - ANSWER-6.5% HgbA1c for diagnosis of prediabetes - ANSWER-5.7 - 6.4% Vision loss and blindness due to diabetes - ANSWER-Diabetic retinopathy Kidney damage which can lead to CKD due to diabetes - ANSWER-Diabetic nephropathy The key to preventing adverse symptoms of diabetes - ANSWER-Good glycemic control Preventing _______________________ is the most critical and challenging safety issue for any CM driver with diabetes - ANSWER-hypoglycemia Definition of a severe hypoglycemic episode - ANSWER-1. Periods of confusion or impaired cognitive function that can occur without warning, requiring the assistance of others 2. Loss of conciousness 3. Seizure or coma Urine finding that may lead to a diagnosis of diabetes - ANSWER-Glucosuria If the driver's urine is positive for glucose, you may elect to perform what test in clinic? - ANSWER-Random blood glucose via finger stick Maximum certification for a driver with diabetes who is diet-controlled - ANSWER-2 years (1 year may be warranted) Follow up frequency for a driver with diabetes who is diet-controlled - ANSWER-Biennial Recommend not to certify if the driver with diabetes has: - ANSWER-1. Severe hypoglycemic episode in last 12 months 2. Two severe hypoglycemic episodes in the past 5 years Permanent disqualifications for the driver with diabetes: - ANSWER-1. Peripheral neuropathy 2. Severe retinopathy Maximum certification for a driver with diabetes who uses oral diabetes medications - ANSWER-1 year Follow up frequency for a driver with diabetes who uses oral diabetes medications - ANSWER-Annually